Baobab or Upside-Down Tree grows in Africa and Australia. The
legend says that after it was planted by God it kept moving, so
God replanted it upside down. These trees can reach heights of
5 to 30 metres (16 to 98 ft) and have trunk diameters of 7 to 11
metres (23 to 36 ft). The cork-like bark is fire resistant and is used
for cloth and rope. The leaves are used for condiments and
medicines. The fruit, called "monkey bread", is rich in vitamin
C and is eaten. The tree is capable of storing hundreds of litres
of water, which is tapped in dry periods. More images after the
break...Mature trees are frequently hollow, providing living
space for numerous animals and humans alike. Trees are
even used as bars, barns and more. The Baobab also features
as the Tree of Life in Disney's "Lion King", and is the centrepiece
in Disney's Animal Kingdom.
God replanted it upside down. These trees can reach heights of
5 to 30 metres (16 to 98 ft) and have trunk diameters of 7 to 11
metres (23 to 36 ft). The cork-like bark is fire resistant and is used
for cloth and rope. The leaves are used for condiments and
medicines. The fruit, called "monkey bread", is rich in vitamin
C and is eaten. The tree is capable of storing hundreds of litres
of water, which is tapped in dry periods. More images after the
break...Mature trees are frequently hollow, providing living
space for numerous animals and humans alike. Trees are
even used as bars, barns and more. The Baobab also features
as the Tree of Life in Disney's "Lion King", and is the centrepiece
in Disney's Animal Kingdom.
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