Ancient Quiver Tree Trunk

The trunk of one of the many ancient Quiver Trees (Aloe dichotoma) in the "Quiver Tree Forest" at Niewoudsville, Northern Cape, South Africa (October 2006).

 

Aloe dichotoma trees are called Quiver trees because the Koi San Bushman of the Kalahari Dessert hollowed out the tree trunks to keep their arrows in.

 

Best viewed LARGE.

 

Martin

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Administrator of:

Stapeliad & Asclepiad Group

All things beautiful in Nature Group

Succulent Treasures of the Desert Group

The World Up-Close (Nature Macro) Group

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