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Fruits of Fony Baobab (Adansonia rubrostipa), Kirindy Forest Reserve, Madagascar | Madagascar - West (IMG_6782.jpg)

Fruits of Fony Baobab (Adansonia rubrostipa), Kirindy Forest Reserve, Madagascar

Fony baobab (Adansonia rubrostipa) is a deciduous tree that is endemic to western Madagascar. It is associated with well-drained soils and is found in dry and spiny forests. Fony baobab is the smallest of the baobabs (5-20 m tall), easily identified by its distinctive reddish bark. It is usually bottle-shaped and has toothed leaves and round fruit.
Kirindy Forest is a private park situated in western Madagascar.The forest is home to a wide variety of both Fauna and Flora. Ranging from Lemurs to geckos. Many species of trees are also growing in the forest with a wide variety of endemic trees.
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