TROPICAL JUNGLE FLORA Cutting Board

Some jungle plants have evolved a fascinating adaptation called "buttress roots." These roots grow outwards from the base of the tree trunk and extend above the ground, forming large, architectural structures that provide stability and support in the nutrient-poor soils of tropical rainforests. Buttress roots not only anchor the tree in the soft, wet ground but also increase the surface area for absorbing water and nutrients, allowing the tree to thrive in the dense competition for resources characteristic of tropical jungle ecosystems.