Baobab
Tree
The 'upside-down tree' of the African savanna, whose swollen trunk stores thousands of litres of water for the dry season.
💡 Fun Facts
- Its huge, fat trunk is a living water tank, storing thousands of litres for the dry season.
- It is nicknamed the 'upside-down tree' because its bare branches look like roots in the air.
- Its big flowers open at dusk and are pollinated by bats!