One African Baobab specimen in Limpopo Province, South Africa, is often considered the largest example alive.

Baobabs are also reputed to be many thousands of years old.

The baobab is highly regarded by African people because all of its parts can be utilized in some capacity.

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The hollowed trunks also serve as burial sites.

The bark can also be ground into a powder for flavoring food.

The leaves of the baobab were traditionally used for leaven but are also used as a vegetable.

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Its fruits and seeds are also edible for humans and animals.

The fruit of Baobab broke open.

Sources:Ohio State University,Wikipedia

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