Benefits of Trees - 2: Trees heal
Studies have shown that patients with views of trees out their windows heal faster and with less complications. Children with ADHD show fewer symptoms when they have access to nature. Exposure to trees and nature aids concentration by reducing mental fatigue.
Scribbly Gum
Scribbly gums (Eucalyptus haemastoma) are spectacular Australian trees with smooth, whitish yellow bark. The bark has a prominent feature which was written about in Snuggle Pot & Cuddlepie – strange looking ‘scribbles’ resembling some form of mysterious, ancient writing. The zigzag tracks are actually tunnels made by the larvae of a moth called Ogmograptis scribula, and they’re interesting because they reflect the life cycle of the insects. Increases in the tunnel diameter show that the larva is growing, and the end of the track is where it has stopped burrowing and started to pupate. The adult moth is rarely seen, but the markings it leaves behind only enhance the beauty of these lovely trees.
I am fond of trees and I am fond of scribbling down ideas and notions
New F-word: fond
Interesting facts -- I thought it was a burrowing larvae of some kind !! It makes an interesting pattern on the tree as long as it does harm the tree !
I completely agree, The world is meant to discover, heal the soul. “If you go off into a far, far forest and get very quiet, you’ll come to understand that you’re connected with everything.” Alan Watts
@gigiflower lol I am one of the truly cacky handed - I can play tennis and squash with both - bowl and field with my left bat with my right - print with my left running write with my right - open jars with my left - shoot in netbal with my right - to eat I hold my fork left and knife right but if i am just using a spoon I using a spoon or fork I use my left hahahahaha
First, thank you for visiting my album. I, too, love colorful abstracts, but I also like B&W abstracts. This is a lovely example of what mother nature can do when you least expect it. Lovely capture and FAV.
Love this pov ...so interesting about how trees can bring peace and healing to those in need. I believe it to be true. And such an amazing tree in this image. Great capture and commentary. Thanks Annie! I hope you are surrounded by trees!!
No harm done by the larvae?
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yes Bill - into the corner you go
@summerfield
I fear he may enjoy that hahaha
Please, don't, stop. Please don't. Stop. Please, don't stop!
Really interesting read too. I think a general term is 'spalting', and occurs in any type of tree effected by fungi.