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We investigate the origins of Western Australia’s iconic boab tree, whose only living relatives survive far away in Africa. Australia isn’t known for its deciduous trees. Across vast swathes of forest ...

New research involving the University of Adelaide is helping to expose a myth about a significant Australian "prison tree", which researchers say has become a popular tourism attraction for the wrong ...

Close up of the so-called "prison tree," a boab tree near Derby, Western Australia. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by ...