Unexpectedly, the 'silent soldier' ​​protected the Spratly Islands

Along with the storm, the maple tree is considered a symbolic image on the Spratly Islands of Vietnam.

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Heliotropium foertherianum (Heliotropium foertherianum) is a native plant species found in islands and tropical coastal areas stretching from the island of Madagascar on the Indian Ocean to Southeast Asia and the islands of Oceania.

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This is a small woody plant, an average of 3-6m high, with green leaves all year round, often growing in sandy areas.

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Some ancient maple trees can reach a height of 10-15m.

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Flower maple three small 5mm, white, grow into a bunch of branches.

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The fruit has a circle about 5-8mm in diameter, green, yellow or brown when old.

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Phong ba is a very slow growing tree, mature trees after 10 years only 3-4m high. (Photo: Internet)

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Because trees can withstand stormy winds, saltwater and can live well on coral sand, they are often planted on islands and coastal areas to block the wind, fixing sand.

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In addition, the maple leaves can be used to treat sea snake bites.

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In Vietnam, the maple tree grows naturally in many islands such as Con Co (Quang Tri), Con Dao, Bai Canh (Ba Ria-Vung Tau), Truong Sa archipelago (Khanh Hoa) .

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Along with the square, the maple tree is considered a symbolic image on the Spratly Islands of Vietnam. (Photo: Internet)