Root Skirt (ThursdayTreeLove)

Sunderbans, Mangroves, stilt roots



This tree seems to  be wearing a skirt!! That is what the magnificent stilt roots of this mangrove tree reminded me of!! 


What do you think? 


This is a mangrove species that I saw in the Sunderbans. They are adapted to grow in saline and brackish water and have special roots for support and to breathe. 


I am joining Parul’s #ThursdayTreeLove33. Head over to see some wonderful trees from around the world.

14 Replies to “Root Skirt (ThursdayTreeLove)”

  1. We have mangrove trees in the United States, in a state called Florida. I lived there for two years and just visited there in January – and I can't remember if I saw any of these trees. I'll know what to look out for, now – it really does look like a tree skirt.

  2. I am impressed by the tree picture:) looks really like a skirt:):) thanks for sharing!!

  3. love the picture as well as your narration. and Yes! it seems like a skirt…thanks for sharing this unique pic and it is really great to get connected with you through this lovely series #thursdaytreelove

  4. @Alana.. Do look out for the mangroves. From what I have read, these are found in Florida… Thanks for stopping by!

  5. That is just so cute – a tree in a skirt. It does look like that. Reminds a bit of a scene from Life of Pi.

  6. That is so unique and it sure looks like a skirt of roots. Thank you for sharing. Sunderbans is one place in India that if I get a chance, I would love to go. It reminds me of geography classes and books 🙂

  7. @Parul.. You have to visit the Sunderbans. A totally different region and hats off to the folk who live there… The flora ofcourse is amazing … Thanks 🙂

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