Skeletal Tree Heath (Erica arborea) in Madeira Mountains

This striking image captures the bleached, skeletal remains of Tree Heath (Erica arborea) situated on the high-altitude slopes near Pico do Arieiro. The twisted, white branches create a stark foreground against the dramatic backdrop of Madeira's central massif and a low-lying sea of clouds. These ghostly remnants are characteristic of the region's recovery from past wildfires that affected the indigenous high-altitude vegetation.

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