17 Oct,2023
Socratea exorrhiza is a palm native to rainforests in tropical Central and South America. The tree supposedly “walks” from shade to sunlight by growing roots in the direction it wants to travel.
Some say the process takes a couple of years, while one paleobiologist suggests the tree moves two or three centimeters per day.
Unlike other trees that have roots fully hidden underground, the walking palm has a higher root system that grows outwards from the base of the tree, several feet off the ground.
Some believe that the roots allow the tree to be more stable in swampy areas.
The amazing ambulatory ability of the walking tree has been told by rainforest guides to tourists for years
Not only does this species demonstrate remarkable resilience but also serves as an example of nature’s adaptability when faced with environmental pressures
This palm truly stands out among all other plants due to its incredible ability to walk which allows it to survive better than many other trees in harsh climates.