Baobabs are iconic trees of Africa, Madagascar and NW Australia. The book is divided into 15 chapters. In 'Historical background' all records are reviewed.
This is the only comprehensive account of all eight species in the genus Adansonia. It describes the historical background from the late Roman period to the ...
Now, in this ambitious work, Gerald Wickens has collected together all the information he could gather and has organised it into an exhaustive exploration of ...
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G.E. Wickens and 1 more. G.E. Wickens. Author · Pat Lowe. Contributor. The Baobabs: Pachycauls of Africa, Madagascar and Australia. 2008th Edition. ISBN-13: 978 ...
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Autori: Gerald Ernest Wickens a Pat Lowe
Author: Wickens, Gerald E ; Summary: This is the only comprehensive account of all eight species in the genus Adansonia. It describes the historical background ...
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Gerald E. Wickens, Pat Lowe ... This is the only comprehensive account of all eight species in the genus Adansonia. It describes the historical background from ...
It covers the extraordinary variety of economic uses of baobabs, famous trees, folk traditions and mythology, art associations, life cycle, natural history, ...
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By: Gerald E Wickens and Pat Lowe ; Publisher: Springer Nature ; About this book. This is the only comprehensive account of all eight species in the genus ...
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What is so special about the baobab tree?
Baobab trees are fundamental to the entire dry African savanna ecosystem. They help keep soil conditions humid, aid nutrient recycling, and slow soil erosion with their massive root systems. In an arid climate, baobabs symbolize life in a landscape where little else can thrive.
What are the 800 year old trees in Madagascar?
Mystery tree
The baobabs have an almost other-worldy, spiritual quality to them, in part because of their sheer scale (both physical and time). Some reach 100 foot in height and 30 foot in girth, and the eldest are reckoned to be over 800 years old.
What is the spiritual meaning of the baobab tree?
The baobab tree, an African icon, symbolizes resilience and life, deeply rooted in African culture and ecosystems. Revered in folklore and vital in maintaining ecological balance, it offers shelter and sustenance to diverse species and serves as a communal hub, with its uses ranging from medicine to crafts.
Where can I see the baobab tree?
One of the most famous locations is the Avenue of the Baobabs, a dirt road between Morondava and Belon'i Tsiribihina in western Madagascar.
Now, in this ambitious work, Gerald Wickens has collected together all the information he could gather and has organised it into an exhaustive exploration of ...