rainforest giant - impressive rainforest tree with hugh buttress roots entwined with airy roots of the Strangler Fig. When enough of the Strangler Fig's roots have anchored in the ground

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rainforest giant - impressive rainforest tree with hugh buttress roots entwined with airy roots of the Strangler Fig. When enough of the Strangler Fig's roots have anchored in the ground

SAS-1677
Rainforest Tree - with hugh buttress roots entwined with airy roots of the Strangler Fig.
Lamington National Park, Central Eastern Australian Rainforest World Heritage Area, Queensland, Australia
Ficus destruens
Steffen & Alexandra Sailer

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Buttress Roots Figs Root Roots Rainforests

EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photo print, witness the ultimate battle of survival in Lamington National Park, Australia. Behold the awe-inspiring SAS-1677, a rainforest giant with colossal buttress roots that seem to defy gravity. But wait! Look closely and you'll notice something sinister entwined within its very core – the Strangler Fig! Like an intricate dance, these two botanical powerhouses engage in a deadly embrace. The Strangler Fig's airy roots delicately intertwine with the sturdy buttresses of SAS-1677, gradually tightening their grip as they anchor into the ground below. It's a race against time as this parasitic fig tree seeks to strangle its unsuspecting host. As days turn into years, this silent struggle unfolds amidst the lush greenery of Central Eastern Australian Rainforest World Heritage Area. With each passing moment, the Strangler Fig tightens its grip on poor SAS-1677 until it succumbs to its fate – a victim of nature's ruthless cycle. Marvel at Mother Nature's ingenuity as she demonstrates her raw power and cunning tactics through this incredible snapshot by Steffen & Alexandra Sailer. Witness firsthand how life and death coexist in perfect harmony within our enchanting rainforests. So next time you stroll through a forest or national park, remember this image and ponder upon the unseen battles taking place beneath your feet - where trees play tug-of-war for their

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