Going totally nuts over coco de mer: A very long journey for a very unusual coconut
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The author and partner journeyed to Praslin in the Seychelles seeking the unique coco de mer nut. This rare fruit grows on tall palms and has a fascinating history of myths. They visited shops and a nature park to find an authentic specimen. The coco de mer nut is a protected botanical treasure with a high price. Their successful acquisition now adorns their living room as a travel memento.
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Coco de mer now radiates its peculiar mystique from living room.
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