Baobab = Tree of Life

Ek en Johan het elkeen 'n Baobab smoothie gedrink wat hulle daar verkoop het. Dit was baie lekker gewees en die smaak laat my baie dink aan grenadilla. Die Baobab is 'n verstommende plant:

"The Baobab is called the Tree of Life with good reason. It is capable of providing shelter, food and water for the animal and human inhabitants of the African savannah regions.

The cork-like bark is fire resistant and is used for cloth and rope. The leaves are used for condiments and medicines. The fruit, called "monkey bread", is rich in vitamin C and is eaten. The tree is capable of storing hundreds of litres of water, which is tapped in dry periods.

Mature trees are frequently hollow, providing living space for numerous animals and humans alike. Trees are even used as bars, barns and more. The Baobab also features as the Tree of Life in Disney's "Lion King", and is the centrepiece in Disney's Animal Kingdom."

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