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corypha umbraculifera pamplemousses botanical garden also known as talipot1114 viewsThe Talipot Palm has not only a unique living pattern but also many unique features. Since ancient times for instance, its young leaves have been used as paper. As a matter of fact, a large part of the original Buddhist scripture was recorded on Talipot Palm leaves.
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beaumontia grandiflora flower mauritius1108 views
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white anthurium andraeanum mauritius1054 views
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corypha umbraculifera pamplemousses botanical garden front view also known as talipot1024 viewsThe Talipot flower consists of more than 20 million tiny yellowish and white blossoms growing on large branches that rise up to 5 metres from the centre of its cluster of fan-shaped leaves growing out of the trunk. The small and round green fruits take almost a year to mature. A flowering Talipot is a rare and majestic sight to see.
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frangipane (michelia champaca) flower mauritius1010 views
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petrea volubillis flower mauritius999 views
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