Weird Trees Part - 1

1. Baobab (Adansonia) 

1. Baobab (Adansonia) 

– Location:  Africa, Madagascar, Australia.

Characteristics: – Massive trunk that can store large amounts of water. – Leafless for much of the year, giving it a unique silhouette. – Can live for thousands of years.

Notable Example  : The Avenue of the Baobabs in Madagascar. 

2. Dragon Blood Tree (Dracaena cinnabari) 

2. Dragon Blood Tree (Dracaena cinnabari) 

– Location:  Socotra, Yemen.

Characteristics: – Umbrella-shaped canopy. – Produces red sap known as "dragon's blood." – Adapted to arid conditions with its dense crown to reduce evaporation.

3. Bristlecone Pine (Pinus longaeva) 

– Location:  Western United States (California, Nevada, Utah).

Characteristics: – Extremely long-lived, with some trees over 4,000 years old. – Gnarled and twisted appearance due to harsh conditions. – Dense, resinous wood that resists decay.

4. Banyan Tree (Ficus benghalensis) 

– Location:  India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka.

Characteristics: – Extensive aerial prop roots that become secondary trunks. – Can spread over a large area, creating a massive canopy. – Sacred in Hindu culture and often found near temples.

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