The year 2012 saw many botanical anomalies
in the coastal area of Santa Barbara, California, USA.
A buildup of air pollution, black soot, and toxin laden traffic dust is likely having a drastic effect on the Palm trees.
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| Palm trees stunted from phytotoxic air pollution, Santa Barbara, California, September 24, 2012. |
Palm tree flower-seed pod and frond assemblies with premature abscission and aborted life cycles, Santa Barbara, California, 2012. Next 3 photos:
Palm oil, kernels, fruit, seeds, berries:
Palm trees affected by phytotoxic air pollution:
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| A charred palm tree trunk, Chapala St., Santa Barbara California, Aug 4. 2012 |
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| Palm trees stunted from phytotoxic air pollution, Santa Barbara, California, September 24, 2012. The left most tree gets gets the wind and traffic dust first. |
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| A palm tree with a stunted crown, Santa Barbara, CA, July 15, 2012. |
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| The right side of this palm tree trunk has a charred look, Santa Barbara, California, Aug 4. 2012. The right side faces traffic, and an onshore wind flow. |
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The right side of this palm tree trunk has a charred look, Santa Barbara, California, Aug 4. 2012. The right side faces traffic, and an onshore wind flow.
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Palm trees stunted from phytotoxic air pollution, Santa Barbara, California, September 23, 2012. The right tree gets gets the wind and any traffic dust first.
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All photos (C) 2012 {D. T. Lange}
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