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Baobab: All you need to know

The Economic Botanist12 months ago2 months ago014 mins

Scientific Name: Adansonia digitata L. Family: Malvaceae The Baobab is an extraordinary tree native to sub-Saharan Africa. Known for its towering size and distinctive appearance, with its thick, swollen trunk, the Baobab is often referred to as the “Tree of Life.” The fruit of the Baobab tree is renowned for its nutritional benefits and versatile…

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