Drumstick tree (Moringa oleifera)

I see that one of the buds is beginning to open with a white flower, pressing out like a baby chick from an egg. I’m curious, though, to know if the tree gets its name from the buds’ shape resembling ... read more

Supposedly it’s because the seed pods look like drumsticks. Personally I think it must be from the world tallest, thinnest chicken if that’s true. Lol

Or maybe because of actual “drum” drumsticks. Duh! I learn something every day