Baobab

According to legend, God pulled the baobab out of heaven and replanted it on Earth upside down because it was too proud. Hence the tree's "upside down" look, with its large, swollen trunk and gnarled branches that resemble enormous roots. The baobab is a symbolic tree of sub-Saharan Africa and, like the shea tree, is also known as the "tree of life". It stands out for its enormous size, incredible lifespan (some claim around 2,000 years) and multiple uses and benefits.