Baobabs: West Madagascar’s Tree of life
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1 min readApr 5, 2018
Baobab, the iconic tree in Madagascar, with unusual branches referred as “ roots raised in the sky” is among the endemic trees of the country. 7 out of 9 species of Baobab also called Adansonia, its scientific name, can only be found in Madagascar, reason why Madagascar is also known as the country of baobabs. Baobab reaches about 5 to 30 meters in height, has a trunk diameter of 7 to 11 meters and has a lifespan of 800 years.
For many years, these strange trees became an enchantment for everyone that comes to visit Madagascar.
Visit our blog post: Madagascar’s Baobabs: Everything You Need To Know to know where you can spot these magical trees!
