The Helicopter Tree grows on rocky outcrops. It is noticeable as it has a smooth silvery grey bark that get paler as the dry season progresses.
The Helicopter Tree grows on rocky outcrops. It is noticeable as it has a smooth silvery grey bark that get paler as the dry season progresses. They are also one of the first trees to shed its leaves each year.
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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