Trees with Purpose - 2 South African Trees Identified for Tree Tuesday
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More beautiful shots and a great lesson as a bonus. You never fail to impress @joanstewart
I brought some marula tree seeds home, going to see if I have green enough fingers to get one to grow, always room in the garden for one more @energyaddict22
Thank you @joanstewart
I go to a very remote area of Zambia a couple of times a year. Most of the area is a game park and the people live the same way they did a 100 years ago. However, many will visit towns to work for short periods, especially during times of drought. As a result, a surprising number of people own cell phones even though they live in an area with no signal. And I mean no signal.
Something surprising happens during the nights. There are spots where the signal will come through. I do not understand why but somewhere during the night your cellphone will start beeping if you are in the right spot. These spots are identified by trees and locals will hang their phones in such a tree to check them for messages whenever they pass the tree.
I'll never forget my surprise the first time we encountered a cell phone tree with cell phones hanging in it like fruit.
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I know you love the tree
Where there is a will - there is a way, an amazing story about living out in the bush @reonlouw it is fascinating how many people own cell phones, it has become a great way to communicate.
Many areas we were in this past week, very similar. One minute you connected and then suddenly nothing.
Wow! Those trees are really valuable!
We have coconut trees all around us. It typically used from roots to tip! Leaves are used as thatch roof, basket and mats, midribs of the leaf are used as brooms, trunks are used to make lumber for furniture and houses, its roots are used as a dye. Aside from that coconut fruit have a variety of usage. The coconut meat can made as coconut oil, coconut milk, soap. Coconut water is a refreshing drink but it can also be used to produce wine or vinegar when fermented. These are only but few of its usage!!! 😊
Wow, that also has so many uses @gingbabida fresh coconut we do get.
I have not seen plantations near to where I live, further up the coast in Mozambique I witnessed children climb to get the fruit, many years ago.
I had problems with mouth ulcer for long years and tried many allopathic , Homeopathy nothing cured my illness. Finally, I tried native Ayurveda and that cost me nothing much. The tree named "Koovalam" in native language "Wood Apple" in English which cured my illness. I just consumed the tree leaf paste with curd in empty stomach for 14-25 days straight and stopped consuming beef during this period.
More information about the tree Wood Apple
Koovalam
That is very interesting, I hope it assists others in your region. Seldom people look to their own local remedies on hand, so glad you found relief that did not cost anything @dhanu4u
Actually, nature has all the remedies but somehow we ignore because of our misunderstanding or lack of knowledge. In Kerala, tribal people know more about these types of medicines as they still depend on it in the deep forest.
The part you wrote about the marula tree reminded me of this clip from the movie "Funny People":
Got to love elephant lying down, still finding "1" more just within reach @netscape101 thanks for sharing this, it really reflects how animals enjoy the fruit.
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this is great article thanks for sharing!
I grow up in a place surrounded by trees but I really love bamboo trees I considered myself like a bamboo tree that what ever and how hard the storm in life like bamboo trees always stand and face when the sun is rising back!
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We have small patches of bamboo, I would dearly love to see a bamboo forest @cristinealimasac
I love cherry blossoms, they not only smell wonderful but when the petals fall to the ground they look amazing, creating huge swafes of pink carpets.
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The fresh fruit must be a treat, picking them directly when ripe as well @socialmediaseo
About 20 years ago i planted a monkey tree in my front garden. It was about 1m high, dark green and had almost no shadow. That was good for my neighbour. I found it funny that it looks like it would be soft to the touch, but in reality it cuts you immediately. I still like that tree.
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Never heard of your tree that cuts, it must be away of protection @nexit enjoy the tree knowing it adds beauty to life.
Thanks!
My English is limited...
In the picture, you can see, it looks soft, but every edge is actually very sharp.
Have a nice weekend!
It looks like it could defend itself from anything @nexit thank for sharing the photo, it speaks volumes.