The oldest ginkgo tree in the world healed itself after being struck by lightning. How did this tree live for 5000 years?
This tree is 50 meters high and its crown covers more than 600 square meters. Only 13 people can hold hands around it. According to relevant data, this ancient ginkgo tree has a history of more than 5,000 years, and it was recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records in 200 1 year, which is the highest ancient ginkgo tree recorded in writing at present.
Its own factor is this tree species, which has strong adaptability. This tree species can recover after being injured and has strong resilience. As long as a part of it remains, it can be recovered, so this is one of the reasons for its long life. Of course, its own gene is the longevity tree. Why do we see this tree in many temples is because of its longevity, so this is its own reason. Another reason must be environmental conditions, that is, what we call eco-environmental factors, such as soil, moisture, climate, light and so on. , can meet its growth requirements to the maximum extent, so it must live longer.
In addition to the self-healing ability of ginkgo trees and local climatic conditions, some overhangs on the broken shell of ginkgo trees have also become the most critical factors for their survival. Yang Chenghua, a senior engineer of Guizhou Forestry Research Institute, told the reporter, what are these tumors called? Air root? It is the adventitious root of trees that grow on the ground and are exposed to the air. They grow roots from the trunk in reverse, which provides the possibility for the regeneration of ginkgo biloba.
Will it produce this? Air root? That is, it heals faster, and then after it is produced, (aerial root) absorbs water from the air first and supplies it with the water it needs. What if this is the case? Air root? Continue to grow, and finally reach the ground, it will form new roots on the ground, that is, absorb nutrients from the soil, which is the reason for its longevity and recovery.
Ginkgo biloba is a dioecious plant of Ginkgoaceae, which is a special plant with the same sexual reproduction mode as animals. Besides the ornamental and medicinal research value of ginkgo biloba, the largest and oldest ginkgo biloba in the world has a more important role.
Has broken the life limit of this species. On this basis, this ancient tree has played an important role in studying the local climate environment and geological change environment. For our human existence, it is definitely meaningful for us to explore some living environments, that is, how do you find a good living environment. This kind of research may have some influence on our present and future.
Can a tree struck by lightning survive? Look at these examples:
1, a century-old tree in Guangzhou: It still survives in lightning, and now this tree is like a dragon.
It is one hundred and ninety years old. I wonder what kind of mistakes I made in those days. Lei Gong and Dian Mu split it in half in the air, and some trunks were burned. Everyone thought it was dead, but the old tree survived with tenacious vitality. Now look carefully, this old tree has changed from one tree to a big tree with five trunks. The trunk is scattered there like an intricate dragon.
2. Is there an in-situ temple? Tree spirit? , escaped? Natural disasters? . Alive after being split in half by lightning. It has been more than two thousand years now, which is a miracle. There are four ancient cypresses in the ancient temple, which is nearly 2000 years ago. According to experts' research, these four ancient cypresses really grew from a cypress tree.
I don't know when this cypress tree was split in half by lightning. After being split by lightning, the branches are completely separated from the trunk, but they are all alive. New branches have sprouted and become two cypresses. Later, they were divided into individuals, forming four seasons and four seasons of wonders.
There is also a saying that some people say that lightning strikes wood to ward off evil spirits, but in fact there is no scientific basis. Of course, not all trees struck by lightning can survive.