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Baobabs

Scientific Name Adansonia
Family Malvaceae
Native Range Africa, Madagascar, Australia
Height 5 to 30 meters (16 to 98 feet)
Trunk Diameter Up to 15 meters (49 feet)
Bark Smooth and shiny, can be up to 10 centimeters (3.9 inches) thick
Leaves Deciduous, palmate leaves with 5 to 7 leaflets
Flowers Large, white, and pendulous, with a strong scent, bloom at night
Fruit Large, oval or round, hard shell with a dry, powdery pulp inside
Lifespan Can live for over 1,000 years, with some trees estimated to be over 3,000 years old
Root System Extensive, with both deep taproots and a large network of lateral roots
Water Storage Can store up to 120,000 liters (31,700 gallons) of water in the trunk
Reproductive Strategy Mainly through seeds, which are dispersed by animals, and sometimes through vegetative means
Habitat Savannas, dry woodlands, and scrublands
Climate Adaptation Highly drought-resistant, can withstand extreme temperatures and dry conditions