Baobab, Cream of tartar tree, Dead Rat Tree, Monkey-bread Tree
In Stock: 3.714 lb (Total:3.714lb)
Adansonia digitata
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Step into the world of Adansonia digitata, popularly known as the baobab tree. Native to the African continent, this magnificent species paints the dry, hot savannahs of sub-Saharan Africa with its astounding presence, revealing the existence of watercourses from afar. Growing as lonely sentinels, these trees are known for living well over a thousand years with their growth rate dependent on groundwater and rainfall. Uniquely distinctive, the baobab tree appears “upside-down” as the trunk mimics a taproot, and the branches appear as finer capillary roots. During early summer months, it boasts large, heavy white flowers. The large, egg-shaped fruit of the tree dries up and breaks into chunks, resembling powdery, dry bread. An integral part of African lore and utility, the baobab tree is a source of food, water, health remedies, and shelter. Turn towards the fascinating baobab tree, a standing testament of history enriched with legends, utility, and unmatchable aesthetics, bringing a unique touch to the landscapes it graces.