English: Traditionally the tree is used for everything from malaria cures to insecticide, not to mention as a food source – even more so in the summer months when the branches are often decorated with brightly coloured mopane worms, themselves an important source of protein for millions of people in southern Africa. (Source : Steven Tan, Flickr.) African ecosystems, both wild and inhabited, are full of species that we humans find very useful. In addition to fruit trees and nut trees, we have botanical and flowering trees that provide materials for tools, furniture, housing and medicine.(Source : African Epicure)