those roots terrify me, ngl. At the same time, I’m amazed by their sheer height. Fear and fascination with the devil dick roots

botanyshitposts:

hot take: brace roots, where they occur, are one of the most terrifying plant organs. they just look too much like little squiggly arms seeking strength in the ground….like i think they’re weird and lovely but also im terrified

this species is called the ‘walking palm’ 

*shudders*