08 February 2018

Root Skirt (ThursdayTreeLove)

Sunderbans, Mangroves, stilt roots

 This tree seems to  be wearing a skirt!! That is what the magnificent stilt roots of this mangrove tree reminded me of!! 

 What do you think? 

 This is a mangrove species that I saw in the Sunderbans. They are adapted to grow in saline and brackish water and have special roots for support and to breathe. 

 I am joining Parul's #ThursdayTreeLove33. Head over to see some wonderful trees from around the world.

14 comments:

  1. AlanaFebruary 8, 2018 at 5:04 PM

    We have mangrove trees in the United States, in a state called Florida. I lived there for two years and just visited there in January - and I can't remember if I saw any of these trees. I'll know what to look out for, now - it really does look like a tree skirt.

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  2. Dr Genevive AngelaFebruary 8, 2018 at 10:23 PM

    I am impressed by the tree picture:) looks really like a skirt:):) thanks for sharing!!

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  3. Penelope Potty SnooperFebruary 9, 2018 at 2:08 PM

    skirting round the bush for sure! Loved this picture.

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  4. Surbhi prapannaFebruary 9, 2018 at 8:20 PM

    love the picture as well as your narration. and Yes! it seems like a skirt...thanks for sharing this unique pic and it is really great to get connected with you through this lovely series #thursdaytreelove

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  5. ArchanaFebruary 10, 2018 at 6:40 PM

    @Alana.. Do look out for the mangroves. From what I have read, these are found in Florida... Thanks for stopping by!

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  6. ArchanaFebruary 10, 2018 at 6:40 PM

    Thanks @Angela :-)

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  7. ArchanaFebruary 10, 2018 at 6:42 PM

    Thanks Sunita @bellybytes :-)

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  8. ArchanaFebruary 10, 2018 at 6:43 PM

    Happy to connect with you too @Surbhi :-)

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  9. ObsessivemomFebruary 13, 2018 at 8:50 AM

    That is just so cute - a tree in a skirt. It does look like that. Reminds a bit of a scene from Life of Pi.

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  10. ArchanaFebruary 15, 2018 at 10:49 AM

    @Tulika... Thanks :-)

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  11. ParulFebruary 16, 2018 at 9:38 PM

    That is so unique and it sure looks like a skirt of roots. Thank you for sharing. Sunderbans is one place in India that if I get a chance, I would love to go. It reminds me of geography classes and books :)

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  12. ArchanaFebruary 17, 2018 at 10:47 AM

    @Parul.. You have to visit the Sunderbans. A totally different region and hats off to the folk who live there... The flora ofcourse is amazing ... Thanks :-)

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  13. Mahathi RamyaFebruary 22, 2018 at 5:56 AM

    That tree looks interesting with thin roots and lush green top

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  14. ArchanaFebruary 22, 2018 at 9:11 AM

    Thanks Mahathi! :-)

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