A flowering Quiver Tree (Kokerboom) stand near the Brandberg Mountain in Namibia. The young flower buds can be eaten and have a similar appearance and taste to asparagus. Sugar birds are drawn to these flowers in winter where they feed on the nectar produced by the flowers. Aloidendron dichotomum is an extremely tough tree that may reach an age of over 80 years and a height of approximately 7 metres.

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Size: 4000px × 4000px 33.9cm × 33.9cm - 300dpi
Location: Namibia, Namibia
Photo credit: © Obie Oberholzer / AfriPics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: africa, brandberg, flower, messum crater, namibia, quiver tree, aloidendron dichotomum