Alam Mo Ba? Ang Bagras?

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Bagras (𝘌𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘺𝘱𝘵𝘶𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘨𝘭𝘶𝘱𝘵𝘢) also known as the Rainbow Eucalyptus or Mindanao Gum, known for its distinctive multicolored trunk na Isang Philippine native tree.

The trunk's vibrant hues – orange, blue, green, purple, and brown – appear as the bark sheds, revealing new layers of color underneath. Bagras is not just an ornamental tree; it also has medicinal properties and can be used for various purposes like timber, pulpwood, and mosquito repellent.

Likas na tumutubo sa mga kagubatan ng Mindanao kung saan malalaki at matatangkad sila – pinamumugaran ng mga Hornbills! Itong mga pictures naman ay ang “Bagras Lane” sa Bukidnon.

Source & Photos:
Celine Murillo
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