Praslin, Seychelles second largest island, contains
the largest intact forest,
Vallée de Mai,
of the
endemic coco de mer palms, Lodoicea maldivica.
The Coco de mer nut is the biggest seed in the
entire plant kingdom.
Early sailors thought they came from a tree
growing beneath the ocean. This belief
lead to name the mysterious nuts "coco de mer
"or "coconut of the sea." Praslin and especially
the Vallee de Mai is also home to other endemic
plants and animals like the rare Black Parrot
which is only found here."
Visit the
Seychelles Nature Reserves
Hotel Acajou,
Cote d'or, Praslin, Seychelles
Tel: (248) 23 24 00 | Fax: (248) 23 24 01
email:
acajou@seychelles.net
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