Admire the "beauty queen" - the square-flowered Banyan tree, a symbol of strong vitality in Truong Sa
(Baonghean.vn) - Under the harsh sunlight, salty sea breeze and fierce sea water, the Banyan tree remains steadfast and proud like a Vietnamese Navy soldier on the Truong Sa archipelago.
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| On all the islands in Truong Sa, there is always a typical tree species, symbolizing the strong vitality at the forefront of the wind and waves. That is the square-shaped banyan tree. The place with the most banyan trees is Truong Sa Lon. Photo: Tien Hung |
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| Under the harsh sunlight, salty sea breeze and fierce sea water, the banyan tree is still as steadfast and upright as the Vietnamese Navy soldiers. The banyan tree still grows roots deep and firmly attached to the coral reef, growing lushly, with luxuriant branches and leaves. The banyan tree creates a strong and upright posture, both protecting and steadfastly standing in difficult times. That seems to show the brave spirit, standing tall and overcoming all difficulties of the navy soldiers who are day and night protecting the sovereignty of the sky and islands of the Fatherland. Photo: Tien Hung |
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| A few months ago, the banyan tree right in front of the island’s command building was knocked down by a strong storm, but now it has gradually returned to its former glory. This is one of the largest banyan trees on the island. Photo: Tien Hung |
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| The square-flowered marigold usually blooms around the time of Tet, signaling the arrival of spring on the island. It is considered the "beauty queen of Truong Sa". Like the cactus flower on the mainland, the square-flowered marigold only blooms at the exact moment between the old and new days. Photo: Tien Hung |
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| The square almond fruit is about 9 - 11 cm in diameter, shaped like a lantern with 4 or 5 square sides, inside is a thick layer of spongy fiber covering a seed with a diameter of 4-5 cm. Photo: Tien Hung |
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| Meanwhile, the banyan leaves are very long, so during Tet, the soldiers and people on the island often pick them to wrap banh chung instead of dong leaves. Photo: Tien Hung |
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| The banyan branches are grafted for propagation. Surrounding the island, the banyan trees create a cool green color during hot days. Photo: Tien Hung |
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| Two banyan trees were grafted to be sent to the mainland. Photo: Tien Hung |
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| Navy soldiers relax after training under the shade of a banyan tree. Photo: Tien Hung |
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| The square-shaped banyan tree - a symbol of the longevity of beloved Truong Sa. Photo: Tien Hung |
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