End of the World Heritage: the tree that grows sideways and "flames" in southern lands
In Tierra del Fuego, Argentina there is a tree that does not comply with the rules established by nature and flames on Argentine soil The province of Tierra del Fuego, located in the extreme south of Argentina, hides in its corners a curious tree that defies the laws of nature. This one doesnt grow upward like everyone else, it grows to the side, but the reasons will surprise you.
It is called a flag tree and is known for flapping in the constant winds that characterize the province. In lands at the end of the world, in the province of Tierra del Fuego, there are trees of a strange shape that are known as flag trees. It is a species of Magellanic coihue that, due to the strong winds so common in the region, grows almost parallel to the ground, lying entirely on one of its sides, simulating being a fluttering flag. The flag tree is a species that grows in hostile environments, the winds that are usually very strong in this area almost all year round. In fact, during the summer season they usually reach up to 200 km per hour. The enormous dimensions, the low population density and the few buildings mean that even in the largest cities, the wind is felt with overwhelming force. And this place on the continent is no exception, which is why the flora and fauna there have had to adapt to the territory and its intense conditions. Although it could be said that they are not suitable conditions for the development of the flora of the region, these trees have been able to adapt and prosper in the region. Not for nothing does it have some peculiarities that make it unique. In addition, they are heritage of the province of Tierra del Fuego and over the years, they have become one more tourist attraction at the End of the World.
