Flower
Why are tree trunks in round tube form?
Have you ever wonder why tree trunks are all round in section but not in other shapes?
Life form always made its way towards the most adaptable and comfortable environment.
That applies to plants too!
Based on the same circumference, area for a circle is the largest among other shapes. Trees made used of this natural advantage and cleverly channel the nutrition through this concept.
Shapes in circular are more resistant to external damaging. Imagine a square or flat surface tree trunk will provide a suitable angle for animals’ chews and gobbles.
Round shapes also provide less wind resistant, an ideal way to bypass the impact of wind force from the external surf.
This great wise man on earth inspired the shape of the lamppost. It takes hundreds of, millions of years of self-development to acquire the stage now.
Day in, day out, we take things for granted. So, do we know the moral of the story now…?
The differences between the 2L
The 2L represents Lotus and (water) Lily
Basically, they are different plants, but they look so similar.
To some, lotus and lily are the same. To some, they know the differences but might not be able to differentiate them.
Lotus has broad round leaves that are held above the water. The flowers have pungent fragrance and usually come in pink. Also, the flowers and stem grow above water. It produces a perforated seedpod and the seeds and roots can be eaten.
Water lily has pads that float on the water surface. They come in various colors. Flower sits on the water. The fragrance is softer and less pungent compared to lotus.
Such an inviting Amphitheatre
Botanic Garden Amphitheatre is part of the unbeatable attraction in this national park of Singapore. It is open to park visitors at all times but provides Orchestra occasionally. This spaceship-like stage is sponsor by Shaw Foundation. The curve lining of the roof is blend perfectly with charming wind and musical notes.
Whenever there is a performance, audience from all places gather here with their family, sit on the lawn, under the wonderful fresh air and enjoy the pleasure of the sound of music. Without any sound acoustic, playing music surrounding nature, this is the most original form of our heart beat!
The stage is surrounded with a waterlily pond, with beautiful flowers blooming all year round.
Frederick Chopin is always there to be a musical inspirer and guidance.
So, why would you want to turn his invitation down!
What kind of tree is not important anymore!
The tree in the picture has been discovered in the dense forest Gujarat, India.
According to the blogger coolguyramforyou, he claimed that this is a mysterious tree but not “Baobab” tree.
I know little about “Baobab” tree, but the most important attractions to me are, when you move yourself closer to look at the tree.
Sydney thanks him for sharing with us this great discovery and awesome post!
Do you agree with me?
What meal Watermeal should deserve?
Watermeal belongs to aquatic plants. Green in color, about 1mm in size, the flowers was as small as needle tips.
This little fairy owns 3 world record titles for the smallest plant in the world; smallest plant that can bloom flower in the world and the smallest seed and fruit in the world.
There are 9 to 11 species under the genus, Wolffia is the smallest among them, sizes from 0.4 to 0.9mm in length. The sizes of the seeds and fruits are as fine as salts.
On top of loosing out in size, environmental pollutions also make it tougher to locate them.
The next time you spot them, please offer them your gentle loving care, as this is the biggest meal they deserved.
Why leaves always come with pointed tip?
The shape of a leaf is just like human being, born of different kinds of shapes and sizes. Different shapes like round, sword, oval, heart, diamond and spoon etc. But, majority of the similarities are derived from the sharp pointed tip.
Why is it that most of the tips are pointed than others?
Reason being that when water drops on the surface of the leaf, it will be absorbed as much as so. The remains of the droplets will be discharged as fast as it can to save the leaf from rotting.
Nature has design the pointed tips for water to be channeled easily and disperse the extras as fast as it could be to the ground for the survival of other life.
Take a piece of cake just enough for yourself, and share the rest with others. This is the moral of the story that we should learn from nature.
A calm river at Geylang
Geylang River project is part of the Public Utility Board’s (PUB), Active, Beautiful, Clean Waters (ABC Waters) Programme.
This programme allows the river water to transform into clean water with vibrancy.
Kallang Basin is the merging point for Kallang, Geylang and Rochor River. After 10 years of project cleaning up from 1977 to 1987, we must be thankful to the authority involved for the returns of the original face of the water body.
Now, both sides of the warehouse had been demolished. It is left with trees, green and beautiful memories to make up the beautiful nature landscape of the riverbank.
Hi Heliconia!
Heliconia, name derived from the Greek word Helikonios. It has over 200 species in single genus. The plant vibrant in color, grow well in Tropical region, is one of the composition of the Ginger Order. Let’s explore other creative and fun names beside the “Bird of Paradise”.
Surinam Gold
Dwarf Jamaican
Red-Yellow Gyro
Lobster Claw Two
Black Cherry
Jacquinii
1,2,3 of the Botanic Visitor Centre
One – I love the elegant clock tower given by Lady McNeice. It provides a resting place for visitors and admirers like us.
Two – The rows of ferns trees welcoming you with their pure clean color.
Three – Looking up to the face of the fern tree, asking anyone of them if they can shade my shoulders.
Four – The canon ball tree, asking him if someone is coming after me.
Five – The mini waterfall that likes speaking to me in his own language.
Lastly, the turtles are the ones that never turn me down.
A corner of MacRitchie Reservoir
The purpose of construction a submerged boardwalk at MacRitchie Reservoir Park is to filter rainwater from the surrounding through plants and stone beds. It acts like a filtration system to channel cleaner water into the reservoir.
At the same time, fun walker can have close contact with beautiful insects like dragonflies, damselflies and other aquatic life surrounding the area.
No pets and footwear are allowed on the shallow water. If that is the case, why not hand carry your pet and they’ll love you more than ever!
At times, helicopter-like damselfly may zoom across with their horizontal propellers.
Some are thoroughly in action while some are lone ranger.
Some are so insignificant but plays and important part to purify the water for our usage.
Some are living quietly without any titles.
Some water fairies whispering by the waterside.
This is just a corner of the park, but never neglect the rest!
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