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Kokerboom / Quiver / Aloe Tree - close-up of stems
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Kokerboom / Quiver / Aloe Tree - close-up of stems
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Kokerboom / Quiver / Aloe Tree - close-up of stems
Edge of the southern Namib Desert, Namibia
Aloe dichotoma
Quiver Trees were formerly hollowed out and used as quivers by the bushmen
Thomas Dressler
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In this close-up photograph, the unique and intriguing Kokerboom, or Quiver Tree, takes center stage. This iconic tree, scientifically known as Aloe dichotoma, is a native of the southern Namib Desert in Namibia, Southern Central Africa. The name "Quiver Tree" originates from the Bushmen people, who once hollowed out the trunks of these trees to use as quivers for their arrows. The image showcases the tree's distinctive, branching stems, which are covered in a thick layer of cinnamon-brown bark. The branches, which appear to be growing in a V-shape, twist and turn, creating an intricate pattern that is both beautiful and mesmerizing. The succulent leaves, which are typically found only at the very tips of the branches, are a striking contrast to the rough bark, adding to the tree's unique character. The Kokerboom is an essential part of the Namibian landscape, and its ability to survive in the harsh desert conditions has made it a symbol of resilience and adaptability. This photograph offers a rare and up-close look at the anatomy of this remarkable tree, revealing the intricate shapes and patterns that make it so special.
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