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:

Alana said...

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.

Dr Genevive Angela said...

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

Penelope Potty Snooper said...

skirting round the bush for sure! Loved this picture.

Surbhi prapanna said...

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

Archana said...

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

Archana said...

Thanks @Angela :-)

Archana said...

Thanks Sunita @bellybytes :-)

Archana said...

Happy to connect with you too @Surbhi :-)

Obsessivemom said...

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.

Archana said...

@Tulika... Thanks :-)

Parul said...

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 :)

Archana said...

@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 :-)

Mahathi Ramya said...

That tree looks interesting with thin roots and lush green top

Archana said...

Thanks Mahathi! :-)