World's Oldest Tree May Be Growing in Chile
The world's oldest tree may be an alerce (Fitzroya cupressoides) in Chile known as the Gran Abuelo or great-grandfather tree.
Source: ecowatch.com
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The world's oldest tree may be an alerce (Fitzroya cupressoides) in Chile known as the Gran Abuelo or great-grandfather tree.
Scientists believe that an ancient tree known as 'Gran Abuelo' (Great Grandfather) could be over 5,000 years old, making it the world's oldest living tree.
But the nearly 5,500-year-old tree is in trouble due to tourists climbing over its roots.
Great-Grandfather is a pretty appropriate name for this tree, though Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-etc. might be more accurate. A Chilean scientist based in Paris...