Section of the nut of the Lodoicea Seychellarum or Coco de Mer. Photographer: Coret
Scope & Content:
View of coco de mer nut, with section removed to reveal interior. Mounted on photographer's cabinet card, with printed legend, 'Coret, Phot. Ile Maurice.'
View of coco de mer nut. With additional note on reverse reading 'The coco de mer or Lodocea Seychellarum is called by Linnaeus 'The Prince of the vegetable kingdom.' 47 years elapse before it bears fruit and 200 years ere it reaches maturity. The weight of the fruit is from 30 to 40 lbs, and ta...