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Bottle trees


The streets of Mitchell are lined with Queensland Bottle Trees.  Out here in Western Queensland is their native habitat though they will grow in other climates.  It's the first time I've seen them on their home turf.

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  1. AnnAugust 17, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    Are they a type of boab/baobab?

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  2. UnknownAugust 18, 2012 at 2:58 AM

    Fantastic trees! There is indeed a great resemblance with the African baobab, so I've checked and both belong to the same family.

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