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Buttress roots
Buttress roots and fallen leaves of the Kaway tree (Pterocarpus officinalis), Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica. Buttress roots are aerial extensions of lateral surface roots that stabilize the tree, especially in the shallow, nutrient-poor soils of the lowland forest, helping the tree to resist toppling in strong winds.
buttress rootsKaway treePterocarpus officinalisfallen leavesaerial rootslowland forestOsa PeninsulaCosta Rica
jimholmquist
2 weeks agoTerrific shot Terry and a very interesting tree!
Gene Hyder
2 weeks agoExcellent shot.
Franks-Focus
2 weeks agoNice view of this interesting root structure .... another amazing insight into Mother Nature
Judith Sparhawk
2 weeks agoGreat view of the tree with buttress roots--I've seen them, but didn't know their names.
Lgood
2 weeks agoI'm so happy that you posted this for us to see along with the purpose of the buttress roots. Mother Nature is indeed creative and amazing. Super shot Terry!
WildeLifePhotography
2 weeks agoInteresting write up of this very unusual tree. You've got a great capture the base of it.
fotoeffects
2 weeks agoLovely capture of the interesting buttress roots of the tree!
Donna McCommon
2 weeks agoExcellent shot of such an unusual tree and roots.
John (300m)
2 weeks agoThis is cool and great info Terry!
Janet McQueen
2 weeks agoBeautiful old tree, very interesting adaptation!