Baobab Tree or Upside-Down Tree
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
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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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