Stars over a Boab Tree, Western Australia [1024 x 723] [OC]Submitted by VLWphotography t3_yrdpqe in EarthPorn
a_paz t1_ivu2cgm wrote
Reply to comment by dbatchison in Stars over a Boab Tree, Western Australia [1024 x 723] [OC] by VLWphotography
The idea is that either the seeds floated over to Aus from Madagascar cause they’re mainly found in northern WA. Potentially have also been brought over by African ancestors because the fruit was valued.
https://theconversation.com/amp/iconic-boab-trees-trace-journeys-of-ancient-aboriginal-people-39565
savings2015 t1_ivufk7m wrote
That is an absolutely fascinating article. Thank you for sharing it!
OneLostOstrich t1_ivvkf2x wrote
I've grown 1400 of them. There was a time when you could almost walk over to Australia from Sri Lanka within the past 50,000 years. They could have floated over or been carried over.
Individual_Lake9409 t1_ivwcteq wrote
You’ve grown 1400? Why? If you don’t mind me asking
OneLostOstrich t1_ivwf6bp wrote
Well, they are awesome, aren't they? Why wouldn't I?
https://i.imgur.com/qcb2fJM.jpg
Individual_Lake9409 t1_ivwhng0 wrote
Yes, they are. What’s the biggest one you have grown? Thanks!
OneLostOstrich t1_ivx8bqw wrote
Just about a meter high. There are ones that I distributed and have been planted all around Namibia 10 years ago that I know nothing about. Hopefully, they should be bigger.
Individual_Lake9409 t1_ivyiwbj wrote
That’s awesome. Thanks for doing your part. You’ve done something that will help the planet and local ecosystems. People and animals will be able to enjoy your work for generations. Thank you.
OneLostOstrich t1_ivyk9cb wrote
: )
Here is a box of 75 of 2 year old seedlings. You can take them out of soil during their dormant period.
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