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Did you feel confused after reading the title? It may take. It is the name of a short tree. On top of that, the name of the fruit is monkey bread. It is natural to stop when you see such news on Saturday evening. Those who are more curious must have started browsing Wikipedia by now. Know some unknown facts about this very strange tree —-
As upright as a palm tree, this tall tree is 5 to 30 meters in height. It may look like standing on one leg. Of the nine tree species, 6 are found in Madagascar. Two trees are found in Africa and Arabia. The other one is in Australia.
Wearing two and a half kg of clothes! What did the passenger do to avoid the additional fare? Even in very hard, rough soil, this plant thrives, grows, and bears fruit and flowers. And they are long-lived. The age of each tree is reduced from 6,000 to 10,000 years. The trunk of this tree is so tall that it holds about 32,000 gallons of water. That’s why they stay fresh on rough ground. And can easily survive for a long time.
The bark of this tree is soft, fibrous, and fire resistant, making cloth and rope from this bark. The leaves are green and shiny. And it is rich in protein, minerals, and vitamins ARC. As a result, the leaves of this plant have been used as a spice and medicine since mythology. Very large, white flowers appear on the plant in early summer. They mate in the afternoon. After being awake all night, they fall asleep in the morning. At that time a very sweet smell comes out. The fruits of the tree are also large in size. Each one weighs about one and a half kg. Looks like a coconut. Monkeys eat this fruit with great satisfaction. So another name for this fruit is ‘Monkey Bread’.
edited by Purabi Roy
