Mauritius Forestry - The Trochetia Boutoniana or the 'boucle d'oreille', the earring tree is the national flower of Mauritius. It was chosen in 1992 when Mauritius became a Republic. It was named
Endemic Roots - Trochetia boutoniana, aka 'Boucle d'Oreille' is not unknown for to many of us. It has been the national flower of Mauritius since 1992, this endemic flowering plant is the
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A close-up of a brightly blooming pink Zhu Jin flower, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Linn Stock Photo - Alamy
FLORA UNIT The flora of Mauritius consists of about 691 species of plants out of which 273 species are endemic to the island, wh
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