Gum tree sap. The trees bleed this blood-red sap in reaction to
insect borer attacks. These insects create tunnels and chambers as they
consume the wood. The tree responds by flooding the wounded area with a
chemical called
‘kino’, but it can also be sap or amber. The kino engulfs the insect —
trapping it and hopefully killing it.
Photo credit:
Evelyn Ward de Roo
Yayoi Kusama, Moderna Museet, Stockholm. (© Rafael Mandujano)
The Kerry Way walking path between Sneem and Kenmare in Ireland.
Firethorn (Pyracantha) Tree Espalier. The Firethorn is an
evergreen plant that is easy to grow and provides seasonal interest and
berries. An espalier is a fruit tree or ornamental shrub whose branches
are trained to
grow flat against a wall, supported on a lattice or a framework of
stakes. Photo credit: JulineB.
Hummingbird nest on a peach.
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