Considering the last article that I wrote, I would like to continue writing about
Endangered plants!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I frequently heard about endangered animals, yet I actually(to tell the truth)
Never heard about endangered plants!
So I thought this will be a good opportunity for both you and I !!!!
First one is
Baobob Tree
Native to equatorial Africa and India, and most famous for covering much of Madagascar, the distinctive baobob tree is increasingly threatened. This tree is leafless nine months of the year and stores water in its trunk much like a camel. People make homes in the base, and the tree also produces an edible fruit called the monkeyfruit.
Next one is
Dragon tree
The dragon tree pictured above is over 2,000 years old. The dragon tree genus contains 40 different species, many of which are popularly cultivated. Some are quite small, but the most famous are the large dragon tree pictured. They are native to Africa, though a few species are found elsewhere.
Third special tree will be
Venus fly trap
It seems like everyone did a report on this insect-eating mini monster back in grade school. The carnivorous venus fly trap may be famous, but it?s also threatened. The plant?s two hinged leaves are covered in ultra sensitive fine hairs that detect the presence of everything from ants to arachnids. Trigger the hairs and snap! Lunch for the Venus Fly Trap.
Last final tree is
Baseball tree!
This incredibly popular house plant is virtually extinct in the wild due to habitat destruction and the botanical equivalent of poaching. Its sap is poisonous, but it does make an attractive yard ornament. Unfortunately humans have not balanced their desire to grow the baseball plant in their gardens with the need to preserve natural populations of the plant.
6 Comments
Hi Jee Hyeon! This is really informative!
Posted 18-12-2012 15:18
Amazing, it's sad to know how many plants are endangered too. I never thought the Venus Fly Trap would be endangered too!
Posted 10-12-2012 23:48
Hi Jee Hyeon! It's a great article to learn about endangered plants.
I am so sad to know that Baobab trees are endangered.
Baobab tree is a romantic plant.
It represents the images of Madagascar and is also an important !--object-- used in the novel "The little prince".
Posted 10-12-2012 15:18
Thank you for the good information! We should know more about the importance of the plants.
Posted 10-12-2012 09:22
Thanks to Ambassador Jee Hyeon Lee,
Your report on Endangered tree,
Really appreciable and wonderful.
Thanks to GOD making this world so beautiful.
Posted 09-12-2012 15:01
Nice article..thx for sharing the same..I saw lots of Baobob Tree while visiting Kenya 2 years back...never knew that it is in endangered category s on date..
Posted 08-12-2012 02:44