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Sign in- Abdisa Bedada· Jun 25, 2026
Such a huge tree.
- Abdisa Bedada· Jun 12, 2026
Lovely tree!
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African Baobab
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Adansonia digitata
Adansonia digitata is a long-lived tree species native to the African continent and the southern Arabian Peninsula, commonly found in dry, hot savannas of sub-Saharan Africa.
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- Leaf type:
- Compound, palmate
- Color:
- Green
- Flower:
- Large, white, fragrant
- Growth rate:
- Slow
- Lifespan:
- at least 1,275 years
- •dominates the landscape
- •reveals the presence of a watercourse from afar
Savannas, open woodlands, and grasslands
- Natural habitat:
- Tropical Africa, Madagascar, and northwest Australia
- Geographic distribution:
- Commonly recorded in Benin, South Africa, Tanzania, Malawi, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Zimbabwe
- Environment:
- Savannas, grasslands, and open woodlands
Region: African continent and the southern Arabian Peninsula
