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What is the Sausage Tree?

The Sausage Tree (Kigelia africana) is a large, deciduous tree that is native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is named for its long, sausage-shaped fruit that can grow up to a meter in length and weigh as much as 10 kilograms.

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