Baobabovaya alley in Madagascar Bashny.Net

Maple, birch, chestnut, aspen and oak trees - we have long been accustomed to walk in parks and squares, where grow these and other familiar to us kinds of deciduous trees. What would you say if suddenly appeared on this avenue of baobabs? Sounds fantastic, but nevertheless, it exists, and it is a beautiful and picturesque island of Madagascar.





Baobabs grow throughout the island and is considered the national tree of Madagascar States. There is even a legend about this tree, the crown of which is more like the roots, as if it were a long time ago, God was angry at something and pulled out of the land of the baobab, then sticking it upside down. And indeed, after a reset baobab leaves very reminiscent of the "tree contrary».



Locals use literally manage virtually all parts of the baobab, bark, leaves, fruits, shoots and even pollen, which are made of glue. But there is a place on the island, which is a tree takes another important function - the aesthetic, as to admire the so-called Alley baobab attracts tourists from all over the world.



Located baobabovaya grove in the western part of the island, in the region Menabe. Along a dirt road connecting the city Belon'i Tsiribihina and Morondava lined up about 20-25 of these mighty trees, which formed a sort of alley.



This order of the baobabs is unique, because the majority of this plant loves solitude. Therefore baobabovaya alley is incredible natural exception to the rule that publishes looks like a surreal painting of a science fiction artist.



Because of the lack of baobabs calculate annual rings of age it is very difficult, but, according to rough estimates of scientists, trees on the avenue there are at least 800 years. Once in the area grew dense tropical forest, but over time people completely felled him, perhaps only a majestic perennial handsome baobabs.



Today Alley of baobabs in Madagascar is an attraction, a must to visit all self-respecting tourist.