We have received a sample of this dyed and lacquered fruiting
inflorescence and have no idea what it is scientifically. Perhaps a
palm, but not sure. Is anyone familiar with it? It is certainly not
Canella of the Canellaceae. Fruits are one seeded (seed coat is very
hard like a date seed) with a brittle fruit wall with a scale-like
pattern that does not show up well in the picture at the site below.

http://www.theflowermart.com/cart.as...ics&it em=574

Thanks for your input.

Gene Newcomb