The baobab tree of life
Chapter 1
The biology of a survivor
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Chapter 2
A global family tree
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Chapter 3
Legends of the upside-down tree
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Chapter 4
The ecosystem anchor
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The baobab tree of life
Ch 3 · Legends of the upside-down tree
teacher I reach my roots up high into the blue, Holding an ocean just to pull us through.
Fun Fact
Hollow trunks: Some hollow baobab trunks are so large they have been used as functional post offices and classrooms.
Glossary
baobab (noun)
A tropical African tree with a massive trunk, edible fruit, and gourdlike seeds. In African folklore, a resentful hyena planted this tree upside down to spite the creator.
A tropical African tree with a massive trunk, edible fruit, and gourdlike seeds. In African folklore, a resentful hyena planted this tree upside down to spite the creator.
Quiz
In Senegal, which respected community members were historically buried inside hollow baobabs?
Quiz
What is a common cultural taboo associated with baobab trees in many African societies?