Baobab Fruit
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Baobab Fruit

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This elongated, fuzzy pod grows on the baobab tree, a species native to the African savanna and emblematic of Senegal’s dry landscapes. Rich in vitamin C and calcium, its pulp is used in juices and traditional remedies. The baobab, often called the tree of life , stores water in its massive trunk and thrives even in drought.