Synonymous with tropical beaches the Coconut palm is grown for the nutritious fruits, the flesh and milk is very nutritious.

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Synonymous with tropical beaches the Coconut palm is grown for the nutritious fruits, the flesh and milk is very nutritious. Also, the dried husks are useful household fuel

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Location: Mbudya Island, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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