FOFOTI TREE AT EAGLE BAY

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FOFOTI TREE AT EAGLE BAY

Post by aukepalmhof » Sun Aug 07, 2022 4:25 am

This souvenir sheet issued by Aruba has not much to do with watercraft, only that in the background is visible a sailing yacht of which I have not any information.

The Fofoti is a mangle from the genre Combretaceae. This species grows in tropical and sub-tropical regions around the world. It is green year-round and it grows inland on firm land, yet near salt water. Its English name is “Buttonwood” named after the shape of its fruit, a brown and round button-like shape.
One of the landmark Fofoti trees in Aruba is the one located on Eagle Beach. It is a scenic location where most tourists snap a photo at sunset. The particular shape of this Fofoti mangle is primarily due to the constant trade winds and provides a stunning landscape on the ocean’s front. The Fofoti mangle is found on most locations around the island, however, they are seen mostly in the Malmok area, Eagle Beach, Linear Park, and Baby Beach. They are also found near most creeks like Rooi Prikichi, Rooi Canashito, and at the Rooi at Sero Cristal.
The Fofoti as well as all other mangroves are protected by law.

Aruba Post Office, October 2021
Aruba 2021 850c sg?, Scott668
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