Other common names include 'boab', 'boaboa', 'bottle tree', 'the tree of life', 'upside-down tree', and 'monkey bread tree'.
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- The trees reach heights of 5 to 30 metres.
photo credit Feans - The baobab tree is known as the tree of life, with good reason. It can provide shelter, clothing, food, and water for the animal and human inhabitants.
- The leaves are used as condiments and medicines.
- The fruit, called "monkey bread", is edible, and full of vitamin C. It's the size of a coconut, weighing about 1.44 kilograms. It has a somewhat acidic flavour, described as 'somewhere between grapefruit, pear, and vanilla'.
- The tree can store hundreds of litres of water, which is an adaptation to the harsh drought
conditions of its environment.
photo credit Ton Rulkens - Mature trees are usually hollow, providing living space for many animals and humans. Trees are even used as bars, barns, wine and beer shops and more.
- The tree is the national symbol of Madagascar.
- The baobab is not only used for food but also has religious and cultural significance.
- It can be found in the dry areas of Madagascar, Africa and Australia.
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