adansonia digitata
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The baobab tree, Adansonia digitata, stands majestically on the sunlit savanna.
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.
The baobab tree, Adansonia digitata, stands majestically on the sunlit savanna.
Noun
- African tree having an exceedingly thick trunk and fruit that resembles a gourd and has an edible pulp called monkey bread