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Re: Trees in Kruger

Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 10:01 pm
by Peter Betts
This Knobthorn near Rabelais Hut near Orpen camp has been there as long as I can remember ..It hangs as a canvas in my lounge ..my 2nd favorite tree after the Leadwood
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Re: Trees in Kruger

Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2018 7:29 am
by Flutterby
Lovely. \O

Re: Trees in Kruger

Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2018 7:43 am
by Alf
Very nice ^Q^

Re: Trees in Kruger

Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2019 2:29 pm
by Peter Betts
A lovely Winter Knobthorn forest along the S36 late evening (Needs a click)
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Re: Trees in Kruger

Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2019 3:18 pm
by Flutterby
Lovely indeed! \O

Re: Trees in Kruger

Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2019 3:48 pm
by Lisbeth
There are so many beautiful trees in Kruger, big and small \O

Re: Trees in Kruger

Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2019 11:39 am
by Lisbeth
The most southerly Baobab must be the most photographed tree in Kryger ;-)
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Baobab on the Shimuwini Loop
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Re: Trees in Kruger

Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2019 11:52 am
by Flutterby
Lovely! \O

Re: Trees in Kruger

Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2019 11:59 am
by Lisbeth
Weeping Wattle (Peltophorum africanum)

is a semi-deciduous to deciduous flowering tree growing to about 15 meters tall. It is native to Africa south of the equator. Their yellow flowers bloom on the ends of branches in upright, showy sprays.[1]

During spring time it may happen that water drips from the tree's branches, a phenomenon that is caused by the spittlebug Ptyelus grossus. The immature stages of these spittlebugs congregate on the young shoots and derive their nourishment by sucking the tree's sap. While doing so they secrete pure water, which is the cause of the "weeping" effect.
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Re: Trees in Kruger

Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2019 12:37 pm
by Richprins
:-?