Baobab leaves are vitamin-rich staples in some Sahelian diets, putting pressure on the trees.Baobab leaves (Adansonia digitata) are vitamin-rich staples in some Sahel diets, causing over-exploitation. | Joan Baxter

May 5, 2016

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Baobab leaves are vitamin-rich staples in some Sahelian diets, putting pressure on the trees.Baobab leaves (Adansonia digitata) are vitamin-rich staples in some Sahel diets, causing over-exploitation.

Baobab leaves (Adansonia digitata) are vitamin-rich staples in some Sahel diets, causing over-exploitation.

Baobab leaves (Adansonia digitata) are vitamin-rich staples in some Sahel diets, causing over-exploitation.