Weird Trees Part - 3

1. Cork Oak  (Quercus suber)

1. Cork Oak  (Quercus suber)

– Location:  Mediterranean Basin.

Characteristics: – Thick, corky bark harvested for cork production. – Capable of regenerating bark, allowing sustainable harvesting. – Plays a crucial role in the local ecosystem and economy.

2. African Whistling Thorn  (Vachellia drepanolobium)

– Location:  East Africa.

Characteristics: – Large thorns and swollen bases that house stinging ants. – Mutualistic relationship with ants that protect the tree from herbivores. – Produces a whistling sound when the wind blows through the thorn bases.

3. Socotra Island Dragon Tree  (Dracaena cinnabari)

– Location:  Socotra Island, Yemen.

Characteristics: – Mushroom-shaped crown. – Produces a red sap known as "dragon's blood." – Grows in arid, rocky conditions.

4.Cannonball Tree (Couroupita guianensis) –

– Location:  Central and South America, also found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia.

Characteristics: – Large, spherical fruits that resemble cannonballs. – Fragrant flowers growing directly on the trunk. – The tree is considered sacred in several cultures.

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