Trochetia Boutoniana,(Boucle d'Oreille),was declared the National Flower of Mauritius in 1992,when Mauritius achieved the status of Republic. Named after the famous French botanist,Louis Bouton,it is endemic to Mauritius and is found in only one locality in the wild. It is a magnificent shrub reaching about 2-3 metres in height,with reddish-orange flowers. Adapted to dry condition,it commonly flowers from June to October | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Skinner, Peter |
Taille de l’image : | 4930 px × 3300 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
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