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Category: Nature’s Secret

Socratea Exorrhiza Walking Time Lapse

Socratea Exorrhiza Walking Time Lapse – Can a Tree Really Move?

The walking palm, or Socratea exorrhiza, has captivated scientists and nature lovers with claims that it can move up to 20 meters per year. This Central and South American palm grows unusual stilt-like roots that sparked theories about tree mobility. While time-lapse studies and field observations have examined whether this palmera caminant truly walks, the science reveals a more nuanced story about adaptation, survival, and how we interpret plant behavior in tropical rainforests.

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