Giri
Popularly known as the tree of life in African Savana, this tree has multiple qualities. It is a real giant in African grassland.
It can grow really old, It can exceed 1500 years of age. The trunk of this tree can grow up to an average diameter 10 meters. After reaching 1000 years it becomes hollow from inside. the trunk can hold up to 4500 liters of water, which can be a source of water in dry seasons. The empty hollow part of the old tree can provide shelter. This tree can produce medicine and other useful product like rope, shop, rubber glue and cloth.
This is a life-giver for African animals and important part of the ecosystem. It is a real tree of life of Africa.
Let’s take some time to identify this tree of life. Let’s try and identify the name of the tree. Please share your thoughts about it in the comments.
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Question of
Do you know about Tree?
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Yes
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No
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Question of
What is the Name of the Tree?
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Baobox
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Baoba
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Baobab
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Wow! We have some of these trees in our parks, and I have always loved this tree
good to know that you like this tree.
A stunning tree and I knew nothing about him. Thanks for sharing information about this tree
Glad to know that you have learned some new things.
No idea about the name but always like learning about nature.
yes, It’s good to learn about nature.
The tree behind (to the left) looks more like a typical baobab to me, with the trunk being bare for a much greater length.
Both the tree are the same. that one is much younger than the front one.
this tree is featured in legend and lore from Kenya and South Africa. I have a good friend that actually wrote poems about the tree!
=lovely share!
Thanks, Nice to know that you know about it.
That is what I like about Virily. Every user writes on topics that are new to other users. Thanks for this write up.
Thanks, Glad to know you like it.
I have no information on this tree.
No problem, It is good to learn about new thing.