The beautiful of Ligaria cuneifolia flowers

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Ligaria cuneifolia tree also known as "coihue de megallanes" is a native tree that was first discovered in South America, especially in the Patagonia region, known for its lush foliage and beautiful colorful flowers, Ligaria cuneifolia also has important ecological value In maintaining the balance of the Patagonian ecosystem, this tree provides an important habitat for local flora and fauna, and plays a role in maintaining soil fertility through flowers and leaves after they fall, usually these flowers will rot more quickly than other flowers in general and because of this the soil is damaged. Having lots of flowers can be used as plant fertilizer.

Over time, this wild plant has spread to various regions in the world and this tree has begun to grow on top of other trees cultivated by farmers and now this tree is considered a destructive weed. Eradicating this wild plant is also considered very difficult. because it usually grows to a height of 15 meters at the tips of the branches, even though the rotten flowers and leaves of this tree become plant fertilizer, their current method is very detrimental to the farming community.

In our city this tree is known by the common name "mistletoe" which is a type of wild plant that has a unique way of growing and is a nuisance to other plants, usually the fruit of this plant is targeted by birds, while the flower pollen is very attractive to insects and Butterflies, even though this plant has become a nuisance, the plant's flowers are still so beautiful and enchanting.