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Monday, November 29, 2021

Fun Fact Monday Nov 29

 

Avenue of the Baobabs

image from The Amazing World

These amazing trees are Baobabs, and this Avenue of the Baobabs is found on the island of Madagascar.  The fruits, seeds, and leaves of the baobab tree are all edible.  The baobab is the national symbol of Madagascar.

Folklore says that the trees were uprooted and turned upside down to explain their unusual appearance. 


image from Travel + Leisure

Here is an interesting video about the baobab tree:

Baobab Tree