In the heart of the small island of Praslin, the reserve has the vestiges of a natural palm forest preserved in almost its original state. The famous coco de mer, from a palm-tree once believed to grow in the depths of the sea, is the largest seed in the plant kingdom.
- Country
- Seychelles
- Region
- Africa
- Category
- Natural
- Inscribed
- 1983
- UNESCO reference
- 261
- Area
- 19.5 ha
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