Palo Verde tree and mistletoe C014 / 1549
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Palo Verde tree and mistletoe C014 / 1549
Palo Verde tree and mistletoe. Blue Palo Verde (Parkinsonia florida, left) tree with desert mistletoe (Phoradendron californicum, dark) growing in its branches. Mistletoe is a parasitic plant that feeds on the water and nutrients of its host plant but is also able to photosynthesise. Photographed in California, USA, in February
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© BOB GIBBONS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
California Californian Desert February Parasite Parasitic Parasitism Plants Wild Winter
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This print showcases the beauty and intricate relationship between a Palo Verde tree and desert mistletoe. The image captures a Blue Palo Verde tree, with its striking blue-green foliage, standing tall on the arid landscape of California, USA. Adorning its branches is the dark green mistletoe, a parasitic plant that thrives by extracting water and nutrients from its host. In this symbiotic partnership, the mistletoe not only relies on the Palo Verde for sustenance but also possesses the unique ability to photosynthesize. This remarkable adaptation allows it to produce energy through sunlight absorption despite being a parasite. The photograph was taken in February when winter still lingers in North America. Against this backdrop, both plants stand out as resilient survivors in their harsh desert environment. The meticulous detail captured by Bob Gibbons invites viewers to appreciate the intricacies of nature's design. From a biological perspective, this image highlights angiosperms' fascinating adaptability and showcases an example of parasitism within plant species. It serves as a reminder of how diverse and interconnected our natural world truly is.
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