Difference between revisions of "Boab"
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''Andansonia gregorii''; bottle tree; Australian baobab | ''Andansonia gregorii''; bottle tree; Australian baobab | ||
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Revision as of 14:10, 29 April 2016
Description
A pot-bellied, water-storing tree, Andansonia gregorii, native to the arid regions of western Australia. The boab, or bottle, tree is related to the African Baobab tree. It produces a large, gourd-like fruit whose woody shell has been carved into bowls, utensils, and ornamental items.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Andansonia gregorii; bottle tree; Australian baobab
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- External source or communication Comment: CoOL LIST SERVE-Date: 1 Apr 2002 :Heather Bleechmore
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "baobab" Encyclopædia Britannica [Accessed April 5, 2002].