Maclura pomifera - Osagedoorn

Maclura pomifera, also known as osage orange or bodark, is an evergreen tree from the mulberry family, Moraceae. It is native to North America and is known for its distinctive knobby fruit and spiny branches. The tree has glossy, dark green leaves and produces small, green inconspicuous flowers. The fruits of Maclura pomifera, known as osage oranges, are yellowish-green in color and have a rough, bumpy skin. While the fruits are inedible for humans, they are sometimes used for decorative purposes. The tree thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.