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Daddy Tree, Mummy Tree, Daughter Tree and Son Tree disappearing over the horizon!
In botany, a tree is a perennial plant with an elongated stem, or trunk, supporting branches and leaves in most species. In some usages, the definition of a tree may be narrower, including only woody plants with secondary growth, plants that are usable as lumber or plants above a specified height. Trees are not a taxonomic group but include a variety of plant species that have independently evolved a woody trunk and branches as a way to tower above other plants to compete for sunlight. Trees tend to be long-lived, some reaching several thousand years old. In wider definitions, the taller palms, tree ferns, bananas, and bamboos are also trees. Trees have been in existence for 370 million years. It is estimated that there are just over 3 trillion mature trees in the world.
A tree typically has many secondary branches supported clear of the ground by the trunk. This trunk typically contains woody tissue for strength, and vascular tissue to carry materials from one part of the tree to another. For most trees it is surrounded by a layer of bark which serves as a protective barrier. Below the ground, the roots branch and spread out widely; they serve to anchor the tree and extract moisture and nutrients from the soil. Above ground, the branches divide into smaller branches and shoots. The shoots typically bear leaves, which capture light energy and convert it into sugars by photosynthesis, providing the food for the tree's growth and development.
Trees usually reproduce using seeds. Flowers and fruit may be present, but some trees, such as conifers, instead have pollen cones and seed cones. Palms, bananas, and bamboos also produce seeds, but tree ferns produce spores instead.
Trees play a significant role in reducing erosion and moderating the climate. They remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store large quantities of carbon in their tissues. Trees and forests provide a habitat for many species of animals and plants. Tropical rainforests are among the most biodiverse habitats in the world. Trees provide shade and shelter, timber for construction, fuel for cooking and heating, and fruit for food as well as having many other uses. In parts of the world, forests are shrinking as trees are cleared to increase the amount of land available for agriculture. Because of their longevity and usefulness, trees have always been revered, with sacred groves in various cultures, and they play a role in many of the world's mythologies.
For further information please visit en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tree
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A tree swallow sits perched on a rusty pipe. Taken at Big Creek National Wildlife reserve last summer. Thanks for viewing and Happy Valentines day!!
KingKoTree.v2{Animated}*4Seasons (full pack) by Little Branch
Fallow Deer Buck & Doe by Jian
:CP: Nordic Snowflake Sledge Chaise (Adult)
01 Snow Rowboat -gacha- by MESH INDIA
05 Snow Sled -gacha- by MESH INDIA
07 Snow Stump with Axe -gacha- by MESH INDIA
08 Snow Tire -gacha- by MESH INDIA
10 Snow Boat Stock Rare -gacha- by MESH INDIA
A Snow Covered Cliff and rocks by Soy.
Winter Nest tree by .:Bee Designs:.
05. Limerick. Stone Well with snow -gacha- by Concept}
WINTER BUSH by Love
Teigen Campfire by Trompe Loeil
There is very famous over photographed tree in New Zealand, this is not it. We had heard of this tree and while away for the weekend went on the hunt and found it.
Happy New Year to all my Flickr Friends.
It's -7 degrees here. Very cold. Blessings for all.
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And now we welcome the new year. Full of things that have never been. Rainer Maria Rilke
You will find something more in woods than in books. Trees and stones will teach you that which you can never learn from masters.
Saint Bernard
Another shot of the lone tree at Buttermere. This was taken on our first evening there as it was just a short walk away from the hostel.
It was fairly windy and we'd just missed the best of the sunset but still ended up with a couple of photos. I previously posted a traditional landscape version of this but I did a portrait style shot as well, and here it is :)
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The oldest tree of the forest stands in a small pond. It carries no longer leaves, but is still decoratively and a popular subject for photographers!
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~The head and lash is from LrLutka called Avalon
~The applier is from Alexandrite called Becky
and the shade is porcelain, body applier is from Velour
~The brow tattoo is from [SB] called
*EvoX AVALON* JE SA.S [Brow A] style 03
~Snow applier on face and lashes are from Izzie's
~Blush and pores are from Pr.etty, worn
Blush with Pores 50% Lel Evo X
~Lip shade is from SugArose
called Classic cute
~The hair is from Doux called Cookie,
also wore the cece bangs and the Nova Bang
~Fur is from Lunar called Neve Fluffy Hoodie
shade red and it's for the Saturday sale
~Earrings and necklace are from Earthstones called
Candy Cane and is for the Saturday sale
~Snowflake tattoo is from Koolit called Snowflake Tattoo
and it's Tintable