Parotas are one of the
largest trees of sub tropical forests; they grow quickly to become majestic
canopy trees. Many characteristics of these trees demonstrate their adaptation
to the wet and dry seasons of their native habitats. They delay seed maturation
to coincide with the onset of the rains thus giving young trees the full extent
of the wet season in which to grow and send down roots to survive the dry
months. They are briefly deciduous in the dry season to minimize moisture loss
due to evaporation through the leaves. They also go to sleep at night. Check the new Spiabook...
