Baobab tree (Adansonia digitata) | seeds, 10 pcs.

• Latin name: Adansonia digitata
• Danish names: Baobab, Baobabtræ, Afrikansk baobab, abebrødstræ
  
• English names: African baobab, baobab, monkey-bread tree, upside-down tree and cream of tartar tree
  

Adansonia digitata is the most widespread of the baobab trees. It originates from Africa and the southern part of the Arabian Peninsula. It is a long-lived, large tree that most often grows on dry and hot plains. Some individuals are said to be more than 2,000 years old! The tree has traditionally been of great importance as a source of food, liquid, and shelter. Many animals also depend on the baobab tree in the wild.

The tree itself is large (up to 25 meters tall), with a very thick trunk and smooth gray bark. A few massive main branches are formed, from which many smaller branches grow. The flowers are large and white, and the fruits are round, hard, and have a thick shell. The seeds are exceptionally hard and have a thick coating. They can exhibit a very long dormant period, and in the wild, it is believed that a wildfire or an animal eating the seed is required for it to germinate.

All baobab trees are deciduous. They lose their leaves during the dry season and can go up to 8 months without leaves. Therefore, you should definitely not panic if your baobab tree suddenly loses its leaves.