African Baobab Fruit - Speciality at Greenlife Direct

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The African Baobab (Adansonia digitata), is a native deciduous tree from the African savannahs. Found in 31 African countries where the climate is dry, hot and uninhabitable for most plants and people, the baobab stands to become one of the largest living things in the world (Pakenham, 2004), symbolizing the African Savannah more than any other plant. The Baobab is widely spread over the African savanna through natural re-production and harvesting the fruit does not affect the species and the Baobab has the ability to withstand the stripping of its bark. It is not injured and new bark is formed like that of the Cork oak tree (Pakenham, 2004). The bark is used for ropes, harnesses, nets, fishing lines, baskets, roof tiles and cloths. The fruit pulp, leaves, bark and root tubers have all been studied by scientists for their useful properties. It is clear that the baobab tree has out lived us all, its history and uses still leaves us in awe. The underlying and most important part on the next chapter in history of the Baobab will be the millions of Africans less privileged then us in the western world who will benefit from the harvesting of its fruits. It is truly the Magical Baobab.

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