A Conversation for The Baobab Tree

Why that name?

Post 1

ionise

I don't understand why it got the name Baobab. The bloke who discovered it isn't called Baobub, how can it be named after him?
It's probably somthing glaringly obvious, but I am not wearing my glasses.


Why that name?

Post 2

J'au-æmne

I don't get it either, its not just you.


Why that name?

Post 3

cybersimon

The latin name perhaps?


Why that name?

Post 4

J'au-æmne

Grrrrrrr I sooo should have seen that, thanks Simonsmiley - smiley

*wonders whats happening to her eyes....*


Why that name?

Post 5

ionise

Adansonia digitata.
Found my glasses smiley - smiley


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