Take a look at natural wonders and 20 weird but wonderful trees in the world, and marvel at the ecological diversity of the earth

The importance of trees to the world goes without saying. They provide us with shade and prevent UV damage; Fixed soil to prevent erosion; Plays a crucial role in providing oxygen. We all know their practicality, but often overlook their beauty and fun. Today, let's take a look at 20 strange and wonderful trees on Earth.

Baobab Tree

Perhaps you have read 'The Little Prince' as a child and are not unfamiliar with this name, but most people may not easily recognize this uniquely shaped African native tree. The most unique shape among them is the teapot baobab tree, which has a fire-resistant trunk that can store a large amount of water.

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Despite its terrifying name, this carved tree is a strange and beautiful sight on Socotra Island in Yemen. Different parts of the tree have homeopathic uses, such as roots& mdash; Used as an astringent and toothpaste, resin&mdash& mdash; Used as a dye due to its deep red color, leaves&mdash& mdash; Used to prevent bloating.

Japanese Wisteria

Highly sought after for its romantic aesthetic charm, used to decorate gardens, this beautiful flowering tree is actually a member of the legume family. It has the longest inflorescence of any wisteria, with flowers in bright colors such as white, pink, violet, and blue.

Pejibaye Palm

Native to tropical forests in South and Central America, this tree is known for its sharp black spines and is often referred to as the peach palm. This plant is often cultivated because its fruit is rich in nutrients; Although they need to be cooked for several hours before they can be consumed.

Giant Sequoia

By volume, these are the largest trees in the world. Giant cedar trees can be found in the forests of the Nevada Mountains in California.

Banyan Tree

The national tree of India, the banyan tree, was originally an epiphytic plant or a plant that grows on other plants, with its seeds sprouting in the cracks of the host tree. Older trees are usually easier to identify by their aerial roots, which often grow so thick that they are often indistinguishable from actual trees.

Oak Tree

Due to its high prevalence and diverse species, it is easy to see oak trees as inconspicuous, but this is far from the truth. But no matter how many times this plant is overlooked, it can still be very beautiful.

Rainbow Eucalyptus

These colorful trees are native to the Northern Hemisphere, such as New Guinea and New Britain, and are grown in plantations around the world for pulp in papermaking.

Japanese Maple

Although it appears relatively ordinary in spring and summer, this plant exhibits the most vibrant warm tones in autumn. Due to its leaves turning into a fiery red orange, Japanese maple trees are highly sought after in the landscape industry.

Brazilian grape tree (Jabuticaba)

Native to Brazil, the fruit of this peculiar tree is often compared to grapes, growing from the trunk rather than the branches.

White Birch

The bark of the birch tree, the official tree of New Hampshire, is a very important resource for Native Americans living in the northern part of the continent. Tribes use it to build canoes, tents, etc.

Bald Cypress

Although coniferous trees are known for their evergreen nature, Chinese fir is one of the few species that sheds its needles like other trees in autumn. Their unique air roots protruding from the tree base help them survive in their native swamp environment.

Chilean Southern Ocean Cedar (Monkey Puzzle)

The national tree of Chile, this evergreen tree species can grow up to 130 feet tall and have a trunk width of 7 feet. Due to its long existence, this species is commonly referred to as a living fossil.

Candelabra Tree

Named after its appearance, the candlestick tree grows in the East Indies and Africa near the equator. When it blooms with yellow flowers in the deep winter season, but this tree is actually poisonous; If tree sap comes into contact with the skin, it can cause blisters, and if it comes into contact with the eyes, it may cause blindness.

Cannonball Tree

This tree is mainly distributed in South America and the Caribbean, named after the large fruits it produces, with an average diameter of 10 inches. When the fruits are ripe, they will fall from the tree, which may harm people or animals passing by.

African Tulip Tree

Sometimes also known as Nandi Flame, because its flowers are fiery red, many people consider it one of the most beautiful flowering trees in the world. Although it is used in ornamental landscape design, many people consider it a weed because it is too invasive.

Jacaranda Tree

These magnificent trees with persistent blue purple flowers can be seen in gardens and landscapes around the world. The extract extracted from the wood of trees mixed with water is known to help resist infections from Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli.

Toborochi Tree

This interesting shaped tree was covered with thorns in its early years to deter predators. In its native South America, there is a legend that the beautiful bride of the hummingbird god Colibri hid in one of the trees and gave birth to her son to protect him from evil spirits; Although her son survived, she stayed in the tree and died there. It is said that when the tree is filled with bright pink flowers that hummingbirds love, the goddess will appear to greet her husband.

Weeping Willow

Although there are many types of willow trees, weeping willows are easily recognizable due to their elegant drooping branches. Although it is typically used for decorative purposes, its wood is also used for various manufacturing purposes (paddles, brooms, and furniture) as well as medical applications, as its bark contains salicylic acid, an important anti-inflammatory drug.

Paperbark Cherry Tree

Due to its susceptibility to drilling insects and plant diseases, the paper cherry tree, also known as the hidden cherry, is a very short-lived tree. It is covered with beautiful copper red bark.