They can survive prolonged droughts thanks to their ability to store water in their huge trunks, which can attain a diameter ...

The fruit of the baobab tree contains a chalky pulp and black seeds that have many traditional and cultural uses in the ...

But this tree is not only noted for its majestic stature. It's also an important food source for people living in West Africa. The leaves, fruits, and seeds of the African baobab tree are all edible.

A baobab tree produces an estimated 4,000 pods, which translates to about 630kg of seeds and fruits. Farmers claim they are exploited by brokers who purchase the seeds at throw-away prices.

The seeds are a source of oil in the cosmetic ... This was witnessed in Kenya in 2022 when entire baobab trees were controversially uprooted and exported to Georgia in eastern Europe.

Baobab trees live to be very old and grow to be very ... the flowers are used to make glue and its seeds are used to make ink. 4. They have ugly but highly nutritious fruit Baobab fruits contain ...

Baobab trees grow in arid and semi-arid parts of Africa ... iron and magnesium). The seeds are a source of oil in the cosmetic industry. The inner bark is harvested for its fibre, which is ...

Traditionally known for its Mabuyu fruits, baobab tree has been a source of food and ... is rich in Vitamin C and fibres, while baobab seed oil is used in cosmetic products. Local communities ...

Baobab trees grow in arid and semi-arid parts of Africa ... iron and magnesium). The seeds are a source of oil in the cosmetic industry. The inner bark is harvested for its fibre, which is ...

Baobab trees grow in arid and semi-arid parts of Africa ... iron and magnesium). The seeds are a source of oil in the cosmetic industry. The inner bark is harvested for its fibre, which is ...