Tree Like Collection

Copper, Botallack, St Just, Cornwall, England
A dendritic growth of copper crystals. Also known as native copper, the specimen is pure copper, uncombined with any other elements

Copper, Cornwall, England
An intricate dendritic growth of copper crystals. Also known as native copper, the specimen is pure copper, uncombined with any other elements

Tree-like statice, Statice arborea. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Miss Jane Taylor from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

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England, London, View of Stratford Shopping Centre showing the Stratford Shoal sculpture

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England, London, The Stratford Shoal sculpture in front of Stratford Shopping Centre

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England, London, View of Stratford Shopping Centre showing the Stratford Shoal sculpture

Los Realejos, Tenerife, Spain - Dragon Tree. Dracaena draco, the Canary Islands dragon tree or drago, is a subtropical tree-like plant in the genus Dracaena, native to the Canary Islands, Cape Verde

Molten and recrystallised metal, SEM C016 / 8040
Molten and recrystallised metal. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of metal crystals that have been melted and recrystallised. Magnification: x428, when printed 10 centimetres high

Molten and recrystallised metal, SEM C016 / 8038
Molten and recrystallised metal. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of metal crystals that have been melted and recrystallised. Magnification: x428, when printed 10 centimetres high

Nickel dendrites, SEM C016 / 8035
Nickel dendrites. Coloured stereoscopic scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of nickel dendrites on copper foil. A dendrite, in metallurgy

Nickel dendrites, SEM C016 / 8036
Nickel dendrites. Coloured stereoscopic scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of nickel dendrites on copper foil. A dendrite, in metallurgy

Nickel dendrites, SEM C016 / 8037
Nickel dendrites. Coloured stereoscopic scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of nickel dendrites (blue) on copper foil. A dendrite, in metallurgy

Nickel dendrites, SEM C016 / 8034
Nickel dendrites. Coloured stereoscopic scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of nickel dendrites on copper foil. A dendrite, in metallurgy

Manganese oxide, dendritic form
Manganese oxide. Dendritic form of manganese oxide (orange) in a sedimentary rock on a beach. These crystals, which are often mistaken for plant fossils

Ferns. Two unidentified tree ferns (far left and centre left) surrounded by other ferns of temperate climates. Tree ferns belong to an ancient group

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In the picturesque coastal village of Botallack, near St Just in Cornwall, England, lies a hidden gem that resembles a tree made of copper. This stunning natural formation, known as "Tree-like Statice, " or scientifically referred to as Statice arborea, is a captivating sight for visitors and locals alike. Captured by the talented photographers at EyeUbiquitous_20108268, EyeUbiquitous_20108267, and EyeUbiquitous_20108266, these images showcase the intricate beauty of this metallic wonder. The rich hues of copper gleam under the Cornish sun, creating an enchanting spectacle against the rugged backdrop of Cornwall's coastline. While Tree-like Statice may be unique to Copper in Cornwall's landscape, another remarkable tree-like entity can be found across oceans in Los Realejos on Tenerife Island in Spain. Here stands the majestic Dragon Tree – a towering testament to nature's artistry. Its branches reach skyward like ancient limbs adorned with vibrant green foliage. But it is not only nature that exhibits such mesmerizing forms reminiscent of trees; even molten and recrystallized metal can take on similar characteristics. SEM C016 / 8040 and SEM C016 / 8038 reveal molten metal transformed into delicate structures resembling branches frozen in time. Delving deeper into this microscopic world reveals nickel dendrites captured by SEM C016 / 8035 - SEM C016 / 8037. These intricate formations resemble tiny trees made entirely out of nickel—a testament to both nature's influence on metals and their own inherent beauty. Whether it be through geological wonders like Tree-like Statice or botanical marvels like Dragon Trees or even microscopic glimpses into crystalline structures within metals—nature never ceases to amaze us with its ability to create awe-inspiring tree-like formations that captivate our imagination wherever we may wander.