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X is a type of deciduous tree native to Madagascar, Africa & Australia. The tree is also referred to as ‘upside down tree’, due to a local myth, or ‘Tree of Life’ due to many uses of its bark & fruit.
It is also one of the longest living trees on Earth, with an estimated age of 2000-3000 years.
Can you identify this iconic tree?
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Baobab Tree (genus Adansonia)
The trees are an integral part of the local environment, by providing food and storing large amounts of water in their trunk.
You probably remember these trees from the movie Lion King.
Read More about them.