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Adansonia madagascariensis

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Adansonia madagascariensis is a species of baobab tree, a genus known for its distinctive barrel-shaped trunks. Six of the nine baobab species are endemic to Madagascar, including A. madagascariensis. These trees are notable for their longevity and ethnobotanical importance, with various parts used for food, medicine, fiber for rope and cloth, and even as water reserves. Some Madagascan baobab species are endangered due to habitat loss.1

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