But this tree is not only noted for its majestic stature. It's also an important food source for people living in West Africa. The leaves, fruits, and seeds of the African baobab tree are all edible.

Among the trees selected were the baobab (Adansonia digitata), which people ... or give up its branches for fuel; the seeds it produces in the dry season can be eaten. Baobabs also play an ...

Thousands of seeds from native African tree species and indigenous varieties of crops have been deposited in the cold, dry rock vaults of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in the permafrost of ...

Baobab trees live to be very old and grow to be very ... the flowers are used to make glue and its seeds are used to make ink. 4. They have ugly but highly nutritious fruit Baobab fruits contain ...

Traditionally known for its Mabuyu fruits, baobab tree has been a source of food and ... is rich in Vitamin C and fibres, while baobab seed oil is used in cosmetic products. Local communities ...

A baobab tree produces an estimated 4,000 pods, which translates to about 630kg of seeds and fruits. Farmers claim they are exploited by brokers who purchase the seeds at throw-away prices.