Strangler Fig (ficus aurea) by danapommet
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Description
The Strangler Fig is the common name for a number of tropical and subtropical plant species, including some banyans and unrelated vines, included among many other species – the Ficus Aurea, also known as the Florida Strangler Fig. They all share a common "strangling" growth habit that is found in many tropical forest species, particularly of the genus Ficus. This growth habit is an adaptation for growing in dark forests where the competition for light is intense. These plants begin life as epiphytes, when their seeds, often bird-dispersed, germinate in crevices atop other trees. These seedlings grow their roots downward and envelop the host tree while also growing upward to reach into the sunlight zone above the canopy. An original support tree can sometimes die, so that the strangler fig becomes a "columnar tree" with a hollow central core. Info from Wikipedia.
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Comments (35)
mgtcs
Ohhhh....Really strange and marvelous Dana, spectacular capture and description, thank you for sharing!
eekdog
looks so alien Dana, always love your shots an info..
Isabelle711
Excellent capture of what a tree will do to survive. :))))))) Most excellent info and capture my friend. :))))))) Love the white tint of the bark. :)))))) I also love the way it is growing. :)))))))) Thank you for sharing your sunshine. :))))))))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :))))))))
0rest4wicked
Strangulation from above and below, great stuff!
kbrog
Very cool looking! :D Excellent capture!
jocko500
wow never saw one like this. I like the shape this tree makes. cool shot
clbsmiley
cool! :)
Faemike55
Very cool image the picture almost looks obscene when viewed by a warped mind like mine Very interesting and somewhat disturbing information in a hinky sort of way
Katraz
Nice shot I like the tangle of gray roots like some abstract sculpture.
dochtersions Online Now!
WOW, what a very interesting tree (ficus). I do love this many legs, in a wonderful kind of creepy sort of shape. This gives the impression that he begins to walk, and he sneaks up to you. :D A splendid find/shot, and interesting info.
jayfar
Superb and interesting Dana and something we don't see in the UK.
fallen21
Very strange indeed, superb capture.
durleybeachbum
Such an interesting set of shapes! Don't fall asleep under there for too long!
rainbows
A wonderful capture, dear Dana. Hugs for all day. Di.xx
BIPOLARTWO
Natures work of art-Author unknown but not stuck together with glue and nails Great image
Feliciti
looks great with this shapes !! indeed like natural art !!
sharky_
Love the way they entangle. Interesting shot. Aloha
flavia49
marvelous image!! I love it!!
thecytron
Strange and bizarre but wonderful!
MrsRatbag
So interesting! What a great find!
jendellas
Its a work of art!!!!
mariogiannecchini
Nature is very creative! Great capture and very beautiful picture , Dana !
bobrgallegos
Wow, very cool image and info!!!
dakotabluemoon
Wow what a twisted mass of a tree awesome find.
bmac62
This is very interesting Dana...I've learned something...or reinforced some things I thought I knew about trees that spring to life atop other trees... We've seen a lot of this in the very wet rain forests near the coast in Northern California and Washington. You've inspired me to look for an example among my 2011 files.
angora
it is supposed to do 'that'? amazing tree & shot!!! very cool! :-D
drifterlee
Fantastic old tree!!!!!
emmecielle
What an interesting image! Great capture, Dana! :)
cece7894
Awesome Capture!
sandra46
UNBELIEVABLE TREE