Ficus aurea Nutt., Florida Strangler Fig
Florida Strangler Fig, Ficus aurea, gets its name from the
way the trunk and limbs wrap around surrounding vegetation-
sometimes appearing to merge with other tree species.
Everglades National Park, March.
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A wall of branches created by Florida Strangler Fig. The
bark is smooth and light gray, growing darker with age.
Everglades National Park, March.
©2012 TreesForMe Original Image.