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Coco De Mer Collection

The Coco de Mer, also known as the Maldive Coconut or the Seychelles Nut, is a fascinating and rare species found in the Vallee de Mai in Praslin National Park

Background imageCoco De Mer Collection: Vallee de Mai in Praslin National Park, Praslin, Republic of Seychelles, Indian Ocean

Vallee de Mai in Praslin National Park, Praslin, Republic of Seychelles, Indian Ocean

Background imageCoco De Mer Collection: Coco-de-mer / Maldive Coconut - Seed on ground

Coco-de-mer / Maldive Coconut - Seed on ground
WAT-7567 Coco-de-mer / Maldive Coconut - Seed on ground Lodoicea maldivicia M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageCoco De Mer Collection: Coco de Mer coconut, Vallee de Mai, Praslin, Seychelles

Coco de Mer coconut, Vallee de Mai, Praslin, Seychelles

Background imageCoco De Mer Collection: Coco de mer (Lodoicea maldivica), Vallee de Mai Nature Reserve, Praslin, Seychelles

Coco de mer (Lodoicea maldivica), Vallee de Mai Nature Reserve, Praslin, Seychelles

Background imageCoco De Mer Collection: Vallee de Mai Nature Reserve, Praslin, Seychelles

Vallee de Mai Nature Reserve, Praslin, Seychelles

Background imageCoco De Mer Collection: Coco de Mer palms, Vallei de Mai, Praslin, Seychelles

Coco de Mer palms, Vallei de Mai, Praslin, Seychelles

Background imageCoco De Mer Collection: Sea coconut, coco de mer, or double coconut (lodoicea sechellarum)

Sea coconut, coco de mer, or double coconut (lodoicea sechellarum)
illustration of a Sea coconut, coco de mer, or double coconut (lodoicea sechellarum)

Background imageCoco De Mer Collection: Illustration of Lodoicea maldivica (Coco de Mer) seed

Illustration of Lodoicea maldivica (Coco de Mer) seed

Background imageCoco De Mer Collection: Coco-de-mer PS 5875 Female fruits, Vallee de Mai, Praslin, Seychelles. © Peter Steyn / ardea. com

Coco-de-mer PS 5875 Female fruits, Vallee de Mai, Praslin, Seychelles. © Peter Steyn / ardea. com
PS-5875 Coco-de-mer - Female fruits Vallee de Mai, Praslin, Seychelles. Peter Steyn contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageCoco De Mer Collection: Coco De Mar - Seychelles

Coco De Mar - Seychelles
HDD-593 COCO DE MER Seychelles Hans D Dossenbach contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageCoco De Mer Collection: Coco de mer (Lodoicea maldivica) fruit

Coco de mer (Lodoicea maldivica) fruit. Fruit of the coco de mer tree on a beach with the husk cut into, revealing the seed (dark) inside. This is the largest and heaviest seed in the world

Background imageCoco De Mer Collection: Coco de mer (Lodoicea maldivica) catkin

Coco de mer (Lodoicea maldivica) catkin. Close-up of a male flower on a coco de mer tree. Photographed on Praslin Island, Seychelles

Background imageCoco De Mer Collection: Double coconut (Coco de mer palm), worlds largest plant fruit, Royal Botanic Gardens

Double coconut (Coco de mer palm), worlds largest plant fruit, Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya, near Kandy, Sri Lanka, Asia

Background imageCoco De Mer Collection: Africa, Seychelles

Africa, Seychelles
Seychelles, Praslin Island, Anse Bois de Rose, seaside promenade at the Coco de Mer hotel

Background imageCoco De Mer Collection: Coco-de-mer / Maldive Coconut - Seeds still on tree

Coco-de-mer / Maldive Coconut - Seeds still on tree
WAT-7249 SEYCHELLES - Coco-de-mer / Maldive Coconut - Seeds still on tree Lodoicea maldivica M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageCoco De Mer Collection: Coco De Mer Seychelles

Coco De Mer Seychelles
TB-123 Coco De Mer Seychelles Lodoicea maldivica Tony Beamish Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageCoco De Mer Collection: Close-up of coco de mer

Close-up of coco de mer, Vallee de Mai National Park, island of Praslin, Seychelles, Indian Ocean, Africa


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The Coco de Mer, also known as the Maldive Coconut or the Seychelles Nut, is a fascinating and rare species found in the Vallee de Mai in Praslin National Park, located on Praslin Island in the Republic of Seychelles. Nestled within the Indian Ocean, this enchanting palm forest boasts an abundance palms that are truly a sight to behold. With its unique shape resembling a woman's derriere and weighing up to 30 kilograms, the Coco de Mer coconut is renowned for being one of nature's most intriguing wonders. Its seed can often be found scattered on the ground beneath these majestic trees, adding an air of mystery to this already captivating landscape. Vallee de Mai serves as a sanctuary for these magnificent palms which are endemic to Seychelles and East Africa. The lush tropical forest provides them with ideal conditions for growth and reproduction. As you wander through this natural paradise, you'll be surrounded by towering Coco de Mer palms reaching towards the sky with their impressive fronds swaying gently in the ocean breeze. Visiting Vallee de Mai offers visitors a chance to witness firsthand the beauty and rarity of these extraordinary trees. It's no wonder that they have become iconic symbols representing both Seychelles' natural heritage and its allure as an exotic destination. So if you find yourself exploring Praslin Island or venturing into this remote corner of paradise in search of tranquility and natural wonders, make sure not to miss out on experiencing Vallee de Mai's breathtaking display palms. Prepare to be captivated by their grandeur as they stand tall amidst this tropical oasis – truly a sight that will leave you mesmerized by nature's remarkable creations.