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Ficus macrophylla - Australian Banyan Tree Aerial Roots
By Delonix1
14 Dec, 2010
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A view of all the aerial roots which the giant Australian Banyan tree produces. Photo taken in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA. on Dec. 13, 2010.
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Looks great!
14 Dec, 2010
Unusual pic. I saw one of these in Kew Gardens earlier this year - is was in the hot house though!!
14 Dec, 2010
Terratoonie:
Thanks! :>)
15 Dec, 2010
Linda:
Thanks!
15 Dec, 2010
Theoldgunner:
It's a very common sight to see Ficus species with lots of aerial roots in the tropics. Here only certain species of Ficus will produce lots aerial roots.
15 Dec, 2010
It seems to be a function of humidity--Ficus almost never produce aerial roots here in the desert.
15 Dec, 2010
Tugbrethil:
Yes, it's all about high humidity and how rainy the climate.
15 Dec, 2010
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