Za

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Za is the Malagasy word for baobab tree. Another not so common word for baobab tree is bozy.

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There are eight species of baobabs worldwide, of which six grow only on Madagascar. About 15 kilometres north of Morondava, some giant baobabs form the famous Baobab Avenue.

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The round and oval shaped fruits of the baobab have a velutinous surface.