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Baobab (found in Madagascar)

Baobab is also called the teapot tree and they are found growing in Madagascar. There are nearly 9 species of Adansonia around the world. 6 of them are native to Madagascar and 2 belong to the Arabian Peninsula and mainland Africa. The 9th one is native to Australia. In Madagascar, you will be able to find Baobabs in different sizes and shapes and they are believed to be about 1000 years old. These trees can attain a height of 16 feet to 98 feet and their trunk’s diameter can go anywhere between 23 feet to 36 feet. The most unique thing about this tree is that they can be leafless almost throughout the year but their trunks have the capacity to store gallons of water.