Large tropical tree known mainly for its large round 1" seeds that are covered with an ornate, convoluted pattern. Seeds have religious significance in Hinduism, also used as beads, buttons, etc. Flowering 1/2" white blossoms in drooping racemes. Leaves are 5" long, serrulate & elliptic. 5 large marble size seeds = 1 packet. Each large "seed" that you receive actually encapsulates the true seeds which are between 5 and 8. You may choose to break the seed shell with a hammer to remove the small seeds that are within, or you may plant the large "seed". If it is planted it may take up to 6 months to germinate and must be planted at a depth of 1 1/2" in well draining soil mix. Keep constantly warm, lightly moist and in full sun.