Unwrapping the origin story of the baobab

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May 15, 2024, 11:00 am735 ptsHot
The baobab (Adansonia) is a genus of trees with eight currently extant species and a long history of humans marveling at them. For as much admiration as the baobabs get, there is an equal amount of mystery surrounding their origin.

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