Baobab is the common name of a genus of trees (Adansonia). There are eight species, six native to Madagascar, and one each to mainland Africa and Australia. It is the national tree of Madagascar.
In Botswana baobab trees grow mainly in the Northern district and serve as a major tourist attraction as they are rare and amazing. The Baobab Tree is known as the tree of life, with good reason. It can
provide shelter, clothing, food, and water for the animal and human
inhabitants of the African savannah regions.
The cork-like bark and huge stem are fire resistant and are used for
making cloth and rope. The leaves are used as condiments and medicines.
The fruit, called "monkey bread", is edible, and full of Vitamin C. As of 2010 experts estimate the potential international market at a billion dollars($US) a year.
Photographers from all around the world travel to the savannah habitats of Africa to take photos of these enormous trees as they also very beautiful in print.
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