Mysterious tree can store 2 tons of water, enough for 4 people to use for half a year

Baobab trees, also known as Buddha's belly trees, are native to Australia and grow mainly in arid desert areas with a lack of water. It is the growing conditions that give them their appearance.

The tree looks like a giant bottle. (Source: Sohu)

Inside the thick layer of the tree trunk, a lot of water is stored. This water is stored during rainy days. A tree full of water will last for a year in a drought without rain.

The tree is usually about 25-30m tall, bulging in the middle. The diameter of the thickest part of the trunk can be up to 5m, and can hold about 2 tons of water inside. The baobab tree even becomes a water source for local people when there is a water shortage. The amount of water can be used for a family of 4 for about half a year.

During the rainy season, the baobab tree has sparse branches and heart-shaped leaves, resembling a giant radish. During the dry season, flowers bloom one after another, making the tree look like a giant flower vase.

(Source: Sohu)

People only need to dig a small hole in the tree trunk and fresh "drinking water" can flow out continuously, helping to solve the urgent need for water shortage in the vast desert.

The baobab tree's ability to retain water is so good because its roots are very developed, absorbing water from the soil quickly. At the same time, the tree usually has few leaves and low transpiration capacity, so it can reduce water loss in the tree.

Thu Hien (Source: Sohu)

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