![]() In fact, every part of the baobab tree is valuable - the bark can be turned into rope and clothing, the seeds can be used to make cosmetic oils, the leaves are edible, the trunks can store water and the fruit is extraordinarily rich in nutrients and antioxidants. While many people know of the baobab tree, not many people know that it has a fruit - and even less know that this fruit is one of the most nutrient-dense foods in the world. The striking silhouette of a baobab tree at sunset is a familiar site to anyone who has spent time in rural Africa - but it is also well known all across the world thanks to its starring roles in Disney’s Lion King (it is Rafiki the monkey’s tree), Avatar (The Tree of Souls), Madagascar and the famous children's novel The Little Prince. Baobab trees can provide shelter, food and water for animals and humans, which is why many savannah communities have made their homes near Baobab trees. They can live for up to 5,000 years, reach up to 30 metres high and up to an enormous 50 metres in circumference. ![]() This is how it became known as "The Tree of Life".īaobab trees grow in 32 African countries. It is a succulent, which means that during the rainy season it absorbs and stores water in its vast trunk, enabling it to produce a nutrient-dense fruit in the dry season when all around is dry and arid. Over time, the Baobab has adapted to its environment. Native to the African savannah where the climate is extremely dry and arid, it is a symbol of life and positivity in a landscape where little else can thrive. The baobab is a prehistoric species which predates both mankind and the splitting of the continents over 200 million years ago. ![]() ![]() The majestic baobab tree is an icon of the African continent and lies at the heart of many traditional African remedies and folklore. ![]()
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