Baobab (Adansonia digitata)
Baobab (Adansonia digitata) is one of the famous African plants. In particular its typical shape with a short, thick trunk make the Baobab highly memorable. The thick trunk allows the tree to store water deep inside, making it adapt at surviving long drought periods. Due its many uses locals in Tanzania often refer to the tree as the pharmacy tree. Both the pulp of the fruits and the oil of the seeds provide various health benefits.