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Wild Fig, (Ficus tonduzii) Moraceae
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Its Wild Arms Raised Insanely Overhead
A huge, wide tree whose limbs extended high and wide overhead. If a tree could ever be insane, this one certainly appeared as if it was.
Wild Fig (Ficus tonduzii) Moraceae • Called Chilamate in Nicaragua • Charco Verde on Ometepe Island, Lake Nicaragua • (Photo posted Sunday 29 January 2012) • (Photo taken 12:19:50 Saturday 19 November 2011) • © 2011 Bryan Costales #B12_2006 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Its Trunk Where It Emerged From Dirt
The trunk of the Wild Fig where it emerged from the ground. The tree has a single trunk, but one with complex whorls and overlays.
Wild Fig (Ficus tonduzii) Moraceae • Called Chilamate in Nicaragua • Charco Verde on Ometepe Island, Lake Nicaragua • (Photo posted Sunday 29 January 2012) • (Photo taken 12:14:58 Saturday 19 November 2011) • © 2011 Bryan Costales #B12_1988 Add a comment or report a mistake
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The Tree Began To Branch Low
This Wild Fig began to branch low to the ground, no more than a meter up or so.
Wild Fig (Ficus tonduzii) Moraceae • Called Chilamate in Nicaragua • Charco Verde on Ometepe Island, Lake Nicaragua • (Photo posted Sunday 29 January 2012) • (Photo taken 12:15:50 Saturday 19 November 2011) • © 2011 Bryan Costales #B12_1989 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Up Higher It Grew Bizarre
A little over head-height, this Wild Fig began to grow in a bizarre manner.
Wild Fig (Ficus tonduzii) Moraceae • Called Chilamate in Nicaragua • Charco Verde on Ometepe Island, Lake Nicaragua • (Photo posted Sunday 29 January 2012) • (Photo taken 12:15:05 Saturday 19 November 2011) • © 2011 Bryan Costales #B12_1991 Add a comment or report a mistake
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A Tree Easy To Anthropomorphize
The strange way this tree grew allowed one to anthropomorphize into frightening humanesque forms.
Wild Fig (Ficus tonduzii) Moraceae • Called Chilamate in Nicaragua • Charco Verde on Ometepe Island, Lake Nicaragua • (Photo posted Sunday 29 January 2012) • (Photo taken 12:15:08 Saturday 19 November 2011) • © 2011 Bryan Costales #B12_1992 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Up Higher The Branches Began To Normalize
Up higher overhead the branches of this Wild Fig began to subdue and appear almost normal again.
Wild Fig (Ficus tonduzii) Moraceae • Called Chilamate in Nicaragua • Charco Verde on Ometepe Island, Lake Nicaragua • (Photo posted Sunday 29 January 2012) • (Photo taken 12:15:23 Saturday 19 November 2011) • © 2011 Bryan Costales #B12_1993 Add a comment or report a mistake
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High Overhead Normally Wild Branches
High overhead, the upper branches of this Wild Fig appeared wind-blown, even though the day was still.
Wild Fig (Ficus tonduzii) Moraceae • Called Chilamate in Nicaragua • Charco Verde on Ometepe Island, Lake Nicaragua • (Photo posted Sunday 29 January 2012) • (Photo taken 12:15:39 Saturday 19 November 2011) • © 2011 Bryan Costales #B12_1994 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Leaves Were At The Top
The leaves of this Wild Fig were clustered only at the top of the branches.
Wild Fig (Ficus tonduzii) Moraceae • Called Chilamate in Nicaragua • Charco Verde on Ometepe Island, Lake Nicaragua • (Photo posted Sunday 29 January 2012) • (Photo taken 12:15:42 Saturday 19 November 2011) • © 2011 Bryan Costales #B12_1995 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Its Leaves In Sunlight
The leaves of the Wild Fig sprouted from the ends of branches.
Wild Fig (Ficus tonduzii) Moraceae • Called Chilamate in Nicaragua • Charco Verde on Ometepe Island, Lake Nicaragua • (Photo posted Sunday 29 January 2012) • (Photo taken 12:15:50 Saturday 19 November 2011) • © 2011 Bryan Costales #B12_1997 Add a comment or report a mistake
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Close-up Of Leaf Pair
A close-up view of a leaf pair with a new leaf just beginning to grow and form in the middle.
Wild Fig (Ficus tonduzii) Moraceae • Called Chilamate in Nicaragua • Charco Verde on Ometepe Island, Lake Nicaragua • (Photo posted Sunday 29 January 2012) • (Photo taken 12:16:12 Saturday 19 November 2011) • © 2011 Bryan Costales #B12_1999 Add a comment or report a mistake
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The Trunk Of Another Wild Fig
The trunk of another Wild Fig grew in the middle of a small park-like area with seating around it and a view of the water.
Wild Fig (Ficus tonduzii) Moraceae • Called Chilamate in Nicaragua • Charco Verde on Ometepe Island, Lake Nicaragua • (Photo posted Sunday 29 January 2012) • (Photo taken 12:16:43 Saturday 19 November 2011) • © 2011 Bryan Costales #B12_2002 Add a comment or report a mistake
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