its adaptation help keep animals from pecking or human picking at it.
It sounds like you are describing a silk floss tree (Ceiba speciosa). This tree has large thorns and produces vibrant pink flowers when in bloom. It is native to South America.
The silk floss tree, also known as Ceiba speciosa, has large spikes on its trunk. These spikes are used for protection against browsing animals and are a distinctive feature of the tree.
Lagerstroemia speciosa is the scientific name of banaba. The banaba flower is native to southern Asia. Banaba is also known as Queen's Cape Myrtle.
Ceiba pentandra is the scientific name for the kapok tree. Specifically, that's the Latin name for the tree that's native to Caribbean islands, Central America, Mexico, and northern South America. There's another variety that's native to tropical west Africa. Its scientific name is Ceiba pentandra var. guineensis
An example of sensory adaptation is when you enter a dark room and, after some time, your eyes adjust to the lower light levels, allowing you to see better. This adaptation occurs because your eyes become more sensitive to light in order to make the most of the available visual information.
It sounds like you are describing a silk floss tree (Ceiba speciosa). This tree has large thorns and produces vibrant pink flowers when in bloom. It is native to South America.
Chloromyia speciosa was created in 1834.
Carpophthoromyia speciosa was created in 1984.
Aquamarina speciosa was created in 1996.
Oreina speciosa was created in 1767.
Ungnadia speciosa was created in 1835.
Gemmula speciosa was created in 1842.
Clarkia speciosa was created in 1953.
Guettarda speciosa was created in 1753.
Chrysomantis speciosa was created in 1915.
Oenothera speciosa was created in 1821.
Mythimna speciosa was created in 1991.