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Baobab

Adansonia digitata

Range: Africa

This is the most famous tree of Africa, the conspicuous, fat-stemmed baobab found in dry grasslands and forests across the continent. It protects itself from drought by storing water in its stems. This makes the tree a target for thirsty animals including elephants. People use the tree for many things, including shelter, food, and medicine. Here in South Florida, baobabs grow very well and make excellent landscape trees. 

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Baobab

Adansonia digitata

Distribución: África

Este es el árbol más famoso de África, el baobab conspicuo, de tallo graso, que se encuentra en pastizales secos y bosques de todo el continente. Se protege de la sequía almacenando agua en sus tallos. Esto hace del árbol un blanco para animales sedientos incluyendo elefantes. La gente usa el árbol para muchas cosas, incluyendo refugio, comida y medicinas. Aquí en el sur de Florida, los baobabs crecen muy bien y hacen excelentes árboles paisajísticos. 
 
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