Self-destructing palm in pictures (well, two)


	Self-destructing palm in pictures (well, two)

mickfinn

1-17-2008 12:00 PM

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giant palm from madagascar

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The tree was found by accident by Xavier Metz, a Frenchman who manages a cashew plantation in Madagascar. The palm will be called Tahina spectabilis which is Malagasy for blessed or to be protected. Tahina is the name of one of Xavier Metz's daughters. (DT)

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