Thursday, February 10, 2011

POTD - Sea Grape


POTD - Sea Grape
©2011 Kristin Corlett

A very common tropical plant in Southern Florida is the Sea Grape.   I just learned how adaptable it is!  When the plant is right on the ocean getting pummeled with sea spray all the time, the plant will stay shrub-like with no real trunk.  When it is growing away from the salt spray, it grows as a tree.  How versatile! 

When I was walking by this tree, I was immediately drawn to the shadows on the branch sticking furthest out.  Once I saw the photo on the computer I was struck how the colors of the building were echoed in the colors of some of the leaves.  Both of these factors made for a lovely photo, I do believe.

More Sea Grape facts here.

Enjoy!
Kristin
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5 comments:

  1. Bill LislemanFebruary 10, 2011 1:13 PM

    glad that you included the link because it answered my question about the grapes. So next time I'm stranded on an island I'll look for the sea grapes.

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  2. Keetha BroylesFebruary 10, 2011 2:15 PM

    I LOVE Sea Grapes.

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  3. Beth ZimmermanFebruary 10, 2011 3:22 PM

    I've never heard of Sea Grapes! Beautiful!

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  4. Debby@Just BreatheFebruary 10, 2011 5:33 PM

    I believe I have seen them in Florida but did not know the name.
    It's a beautiful shot.

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  5. RebeccaFebruary 10, 2011 5:40 PM

    Gorgeous. I'm so glad you share your world with me

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