When asked to draw trees on a sheet of paper, all of us used to draw almost the same shapes and structures, with a few creative alterations here or there. However, not many realize that nature is much more creative than us, and it has provided our eyes to view not one but millions of different types of trees.
Trees are mystical beings that are silent but hold incredible characteristics.
Today, we bring to you a list of the most incredible trees of the world. These trees are fascinating in their own ways. And oh, you probably did not know about many of these. Take a look at the list.
10 Unique Trees You Did Not Know About
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Rainbow Eucalyptus
These trees are found in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines. What makes these trees incredible is the colorful bark. And oh, when the bark sheds, one finds incredibly beautiful green shades. The colors orange, maroon, purple, and blue create an amazing spectacle.
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Dragon's Blood Tree
This tree is popular for its crimson-red resin. The umbrella shaped canopy of the tree is mesmerizing to the eyes. The gnarled trunk looks twisted, and this is what provides this tree a mystical appearance.
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Baobab
This movie is called as the Tree of Life. What makes this tree even more beautiful is the sparse branches and bulbous trunk. One often gets mesmerized by the surreal appearance of the trees.
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Wollemi Pine
This tree is often called as the "living fossil". It is an ancient conifer found in the year 1994 in Australia. This tree dates back in the times of dinosaurs- yes, very very long ago.
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The President
This tree is situated in the Sequoi National Park of California. It stands as of the largest and tallest trees on the planet. the height of the great tree is 247 feet tall. Estimations say that this tree is over 3,200 years old.
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Tree of Knowledge
This tree can be found around the Pacific Ocean on a remote island. The deadly reputation of the tree, however, makes it a bit infamous. They trap birds through their sticky seeds, which often leads to their death. Due to this very reason, the tree is often named as the "strangler fig", or the "bird-catcher tree".
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Quaking Aspen
This stands as one of the largest living organisms on the planet. Individual trees may only last for a maximum of 150 years. However, they reproduce asexually via their root systems. Yes, they form huge groves called as "clones". These clones can be thousands of years old.
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The Quiver Tree
This one stands endemic to the arid areas of southern Africa. The tree derives its name from the San people. These people made use of the tree's branches for the purpose of making quivers. What makes this tree unique is its stark silhouette.
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The Socotra Desert Rose
Are you someone who loves pink flowers? If yes, then the beautiful Socotra Desert Rose is here to enchant you. The tree can be found in harsh desert conditions. It seems as if the beautiful pink flowers are there to bring a smile to the face of every desert traveler.
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Monkey Puzzle Tree
This tree belongs to the Andes Mountains of South America. The strange name of the tree comes from the belief that climbing this one would even confuse a monkey, who is habitual of climbing trees. The real name of the tree is Araucaria araucana.
Every single tree mentioned in the list sings ballads of its resilience and adaptation. These trees remind us of the enormous diversity and beauty of the natural world. No wonder the planet is blessed with extremely fascinating wonders.
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