Definition

Noun: * Adansonia digitata: A large, long-lived deciduous tree native to mainland Africa, characterized by an extremely thick, often bottle-shaped trunk, large white flowers, and large, hard-shelled fruit containing a dry, powdery pulp. It is commonly known as the African baobab.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Adansonia digitata is a keystone species in the savanna ecosystem.
  • Scientists are studying the drought-resistant properties of Adansonia digitata.
  • The fruit of the Adansonia digitata is rich in vitamin C.

Advanced Usage

• The species name "digitata" refers to the hand-like (digitate) shape of the tree's compound leaves.
• In botanical and ecological texts, Adansonia digitata is used to distinguish this specific species from other baobab species in the genus (e.g., of Madagascar).

Variants and Related Words

• Baobab (n): The common name for trees of the genus , most frequently referring to .
  • The baobab is often called the "Tree of Life."
• Monkey bread (n): A common name for the edible dry pulp found inside the fruit of the .
  • Monkey bread is often used to make a nutritious drink.

Synonyms

• African baobab (n): The most widely used common name.
• Upside-down tree (n): A colloquial name due to the tree's appearance when bare, as its branches resemble roots.

Related Phrases

• Baobab fruit (n): The large, gourd-like fruit of the .
  • Baobab fruit powder is sold as a superfood.
• Baobab tree (n): A general term for the tree itself.
  • The old baobab tree stood majestically on the plain.

Noun

1. African tree having an exceedingly thick trunk and fruit that resembles a gourd and has an edible pulp called monkey bread