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Baobab Tree - Known as Boab Tree in Australia where it is the only species. Named after the explorer A. C. Gregory. All leaves are shed in the dry season. The large white flowers occur in the wet season
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Baobab Tree - Known as Boab Tree in Australia where it is the only species. Named after the explorer A. C. Gregory. All leaves are shed in the dry season. The large white flowers occur in the wet season
DH-3358
Baobab / Boab Tree - Known as Boab Tree in Australia where it is the only species
Kimberleys, Western Australia during the dry season hence this tree has no leaves.
Adansonia gregori
Named after the explorer A.C. Gregory. All leaves are shed in the dry season. The large white flowers occur in the wet season. They are said to open for one night only and are pollinated by insects such as the hawk-moth. The oval shaped fruits are up to 180mm in length and were used by aborigines for both food and medicine. The aboriginals also used the bark for string and the roots of young trees for food. The bark of young trees was chewed to freshen the mouth.
Don Hadden
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. Step into the enchanting world of Australia's unique flora with this photo print. Behold the magnificent DH-3358, also known as the Boab Tree, standing tall and proud in the Kimberleys of Western Australia. This ancient tree, named after explorer A. C. Gregory, has a fascinating story to tell. Intriguingly, during the dry season captured in this photograph, DH-3358 sheds all its leaves like a mystical being preparing for a secret ritual. But fear not! When the wet season arrives, it bursts into life with dazzling white flowers that bloom for just one night – an ephemeral spectacle reserved for lucky insects like the hawk moth. But wait. . . there's more! The oval-shaped fruits of this remarkable tree can grow up to a whopping 180mm in length. Aboriginal communities have long recognized their value as both food and medicine, showcasing their deep connection with nature's gifts. The resourcefulness of Australian aborigines doesn't stop there – they ingeniously utilized every part of this majestic baobab tree. From using its bark for string-making to relishing on young roots as sustenance and even chewing on fresh bark to refresh their mouths – talk about multi-purpose! So take home a piece of history and marvel at Mother Nature's ingenuity through Don Hadden's lens. Let DH-3358 transport you to Oceania’s wonderland where tradition meets botanical wonders
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