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Ancient camel thorn trees (Vachellia erioloba) in fog in Dead Vlei, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namib Desert, Namibia
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Ancient camel thorn trees (Vachellia erioloba) in fog in Dead Vlei, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namib Desert, Namibia
Vachellia erioloba (camel thorn, giraffe thorn is a tree of southern Africa in the family Fabaceae. Its preferred habitat is the deep dry sandy soils in parts of South Africa, Botswana, the western areas of Zimbabwe and Namibia. The tree can grow up to 17 meters high. It is slow growing, very hardy to drought and fairly frost resistant. The wood is dark reddish brown in color and extremely dense and strong. It is a good for fires, which leads to widespread clearing of dead trees and the felling of healthy trees. It produces ear shaped pods, favored by a large number of herbivores including cattle. The seeds can be roasted and used as a substitute for coffee beans
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This print showcases the mesmerizing beauty of ancient camel thorn trees in Dead Vlei, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, located in the heart of the Namib Desert in Namibia. The foggy atmosphere adds an ethereal touch to this already enchanting scene. Vachellia erioloba, commonly known as camel thorn or giraffe thorn tree, is a remarkable species native to southern Africa. Thriving in deep dry sandy soils across South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Namibia's western regions, these majestic trees can reach heights of up to 17 meters. Despite their slow growth rate, they are incredibly resilient to drought and frost. The wood of the camel thorn tree possesses exceptional qualities - it is dense and strong with a dark reddish-brown hue. This makes it highly sought after for fires but unfortunately leads to widespread clearing of dead trees and even healthy ones. One fascinating aspect of this tree is its ear-shaped pods that attract numerous herbivores including cattle. Additionally, its seeds can be roasted and used as a substitute for coffee beans. Photographer Danita Delimont has masterfully captured the essence of these ancient camel thorn trees amidst the arid landscape. With no human presence visible in this horizontal composition taken during daylight hours shrouded by fog; it truly transports viewers into nature's untouched realm.
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