Why is the baobab tree called "the tree of life"?
The world is full of miracles, and there is an oldest tree in the world. Botanists have found that it has lived for more than 5,000 years, that is, from the establishment of the Xia Dynasty in the history of China to the present, human beings have experienced countless dynasties. This is a thousand-year-old tree that grows in Africa. They are mainly distributed in some African countries such as Botswana, Tanzania and Madagascar. This tree that can eat, drink and live was once regarded as a "sacred tree" by many Africans. It is the baobab tree called "the tree of life".
About baobabs
Baobab, also called lynx, is a large deciduous tree, which is distributed in Africa and the largest succulent plant in the world. Although it only blooms for one day, it can bear nearly a thousand fruits. Moreover, the fruit is sweet and sour, and its shape is like bread, which often attracts groups of monkeys to come for food, so it is called baobab tree.
The baobab tree is very tall, and can grow to 15-25m, with a stout trunk and a maximum diameter of 15m. It takes 14 people to hold hands to circle. There are many kinds of trees, including two "lover trees" that grow together, a "pineapple tree" with a lush crown, and an "inverted onion tree" that looks like an upside down. In short, each tree has a different shape, which is of course spectacular.
Baobab trees grow in 32 African countries. They can live for 5000 years, with a height of 30m and a circumference of 50m. Baobab trees can provide shelter, food and water for animals and humans, which is why many African villages make their homes near baobab trees. Although many people know the baobab tree, not many people know that its fruit is one of the most nutritious foods in the world. In fact, every part of the baobab tree is valuable-the bark can be used to make ropes and clothes, the seeds can be used to make cosmetic oil, the leaves can be eaten, the trunk can store water, and the fruit is rich in nutrients and antioxidants. For centuries, African women have believed that baobab fruit is a natural source of health and beauty. ?
Baobab trees are hard on the outside and soft on the inside, with loose wood. It is said that if a shot is fired at the trunk, the shrapnel will directly pass through, and the water content is extremely high, so it has strong defense against fire and is very suitable for living in a short time. Because of this, a witty South African couple hollowed out a baobab tree with a diameter of 12 meters and transformed it into a bar that can accommodate 15 people, which became a famous local tourist attraction and was well received.
In addition, baobabs are the most famous birthday stars in the world, with a life span of 6,000 years, but the number of baobabs is very small, and only Madagascar has a piece of forest.
Flowers of baobab tree
Baobab tree, also known as Bobbab tree, lynx tree or acid tree, is a large deciduous tree with short trunk and many branches. Baobab tree has a huge crown, grotesque branches, resembling roots, spectacular tree shape, huge fruit like football and sweet juice, and is the favorite food of monkeys, orangutans, elephants and other animals. When its fruit is ripe, monkeys flock to the tree to pick fruit to eat, hence the name "baobab tree".
Baobab trees grow in the driest, most remote and poorest areas in rural Africa. There are no baobab plantations in the world. Every tree is owned by a village or a family, and it is all wild. It is estimated that baobab trees can provide food for 654.38+00 million African families, which is so abundant that it is mainly wasted. The global demand for African baobabs may be worth $654.38 billion a year. ?