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FRANKFURT, Germany – An exhibit that juxtaposes nature’s art — a genuine coco de mer — and man-made art in the form of photographs by German photographer Angelika Fischer, as well as paintings a ...

Discover the fascinating coco de mer palm, known for producing the largest seeds on Earth through a unique nutrient recycling system. Even the most dismal gardener wouldn't mind taking charge of a ...

Tourists are familiar with the Lodoicea maldivica palm, also called coco de mer, mainly because of their bizarrely shaped fruits. Scientists, however, are fascinated by the huge plants – which are ...

Botanists in the chilly city strive to keep the tropical wonder alive. Jan. 29, 2012— -- In 2010, Berlin's Botanical Garden received a rare and precious gift from the Seychelles: a nut from the ...

From Vallée de Mai’s ancient palms to North Island’s turtle patrols, the Seychelles pairs eco-led luxury with vivid Creole ...

A new scheme has been launched to help protect the world's biggest seeds. The coco de mer palm tree only grows naturally on two islands in the world, and is listed as endangered on the International ...

The Prime Minister of Mauritius, His Excellency Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, has planted a Coco de Mer tree in the VIP Arboretum tree planting park, during a visit to the National Biodiversity Centre ...

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“I feel blessed to be able to grow this unique nut.” “I feel blessed to be able to grow this unique nut.” The Vallee de Mai reserve on Praslin has always been preached about as the Garden of Eden or ...

"Also in the past, the commonly called coco de mer heart - the very young leaf which was not unfolded yet -- was harvested for craftwork. There is a possibility that these leaves were harvested ...

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