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Africa
- Vegetation
Africa exhibits some of the oldest species of vegetation on the
planet, in rich variety and subject to harsh climatic extremes.
Tall trees, creepers, carnivorous and giant plants dominate the
tropical rainforest; while the savannah supports grasses, shrubs
and the acacia tree, the favorite foods of giraffes and elephants.
But most of the grasses of the bush and savannah are unfit for human
consumption. Wild fruits, berries and nuts provide some sustenance
but good nutrition depends on hunting. Some wild plants such as
sorghum, and yams or plantains can be domesticated.
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