Calling something the “tree of life” may conjure up a lush arboreal species with mouth-watering fruit. Yet on the African continent, this moniker is reserved for the baobab tree. Upon first glance, ...

If you’re a fan of annuals and short-lived perennials, you probably won’t be eager to install a baobab tree. Individuals of these fascinating trees – still hale and hearty – were already growing when ...

May 15 (Reuters) - The baobab tree is a distinctive sight on the landscape. When its contorted branches are leafless during the dry season, they resemble jumbled roots emanating from a thick trunk, ...

In dry lands like the Kalahari, vegetation and livelihoods are shaped by the relentless quest for water. The Baobab tree has a spongy bark that is saturated with water to endure protracted droughts.

In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and Queen Mary University, UK, have unraveled the age-old mystery surrounding the iconic baobab tree, affectionately ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Baobabs are the most iconic trees on the savannah; and also the longest-lived. Its size is so impressive that its hollow stem can ...

Baobabs are sometimes called the "tree of life" with their thick trunks, crown of branches and flowers that only open at twilight. But theories... Scientists reveal mysterious origin of Baobab trees, ...

Baobab is a coproduction of Théâtre Motus and the SÔ Company (Mali), created with the support of Théâtre de la Ville ...