Baby mangrove, Figtree creek
A mangrove seedling. The seeds (or are they fruit?) float vertically in the sea. Snap them in half and they feel soft and velvety. As the tide goes out they stick upright in the mud, and if they take, quickly send out roots and sprout.
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Baby mangrove, Figtree creek
A mangrove seedling. The seeds (or are they fruit?) float vertically in the sea. Snap them in half and they feel soft and velvety. As the tide goes out they stick upright in the mud, and if they take, quickly send out roots and sprout.
528
views
1
fave
6
comments
Uploaded on October 10, 2009
Taken on October 8, 2009