Baobab, Upside-down treeGorakhchinch
Posted by Nandan Kalbag on October 25, 2014 in fruiting season W, Others | Comments Off on Baobab, Upside-down treeGorakhchinch
| Scientific Name : |
Adansonia digitata |
| Family : |
Bombacaceae |
| Common Name : |
Baobab, Upside-down tree Gorakhchinch |
| Description: |
| A large deciduous tree from African deserts. Fruits have sour pulp which is edible. It is a drought resistant tree. When leafless, it looks like the roots are in the air while the foliage is underground. Hence the common name ‘Upside-down tree’. |
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| Propagation : |
Seeds |
| Longevity : |
Perennial |
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