These dangerous looking thorns 'Zao Jiao Ci' would appear to represent some form of self defence for the tree. A natural evolution with the purpose of protecting the tree's fruit, or seeds from climbing creatures?
A happy coincidence 04/10/09: The word verification for posting this comment, is the word 'holly'!
The wisdom of the tree aroused my curiosity(just because i don't ever have this knowledge), which lost at least one of its handsome thorn!
Yes, there is sprout at the armpit of the sharp thorns, and just amazing how the needles taking the space in the most effective way, mathematical and engineeringly, but each has its unique form.
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ReplyDeleteThese dangerous looking thorns 'Zao Jiao Ci' would appear to represent some form of self defence for the tree. A natural evolution with the purpose of protecting the tree's fruit, or seeds from climbing creatures?
A happy coincidence 04/10/09: The word verification for posting this comment, is the word 'holly'!
Sean
I was the climbing creature!
ReplyDeleteThe wisdom of the tree aroused my curiosity(just because i don't ever have this knowledge), which lost at least one of its handsome thorn!
Yes, there is sprout at the armpit of the sharp thorns, and just amazing how the needles taking the space in the most effective way, mathematical and engineeringly, but each has its unique form.