Edaphoecotropism
Ok, so I learned a new word : -))
Edaphoecotropism occurs when a tree trunk (or branches) grow over and around some object. As the process continues, the object may become completely embedded within the tree trunk.
This example is the remainder of a Bald Cypress tree that was cut away at Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, Fort Myers, Florida. The remaining trunk piece had grown over the roof embedding the roof edge, and couldn’t be removed without requiring a repair of this structure, so it was left as an example for visitors to see.
Edaphoecotropism
Ok, so I learned a new word : -))
Edaphoecotropism occurs when a tree trunk (or branches) grow over and around some object. As the process continues, the object may become completely embedded within the tree trunk.
This example is the remainder of a Bald Cypress tree that was cut away at Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, Fort Myers, Florida. The remaining trunk piece had grown over the roof embedding the roof edge, and couldn’t be removed without requiring a repair of this structure, so it was left as an example for visitors to see.