Castor Oil Plant – Aamanaka
Castor Oil Plant (Ricinus communis) in Maldives: A Biodiversity Insight In the beautiful Maldives, you’ll come across the Castor Oil Plant, locally…
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Butterfly Tree – Javvahiru gas
Introduction: In the lively city of Hulhumale, a part of the Maldives capital, there’s a tree known as Javvahiru, or the Butterfly…
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Acca leontopetaloides – Hihthala
Introduction: In the beautiful islands of the Maldives, there’s a special plant known as Hihthala (Tacca leontopetaloides). It’s not just a pretty…
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Small-leaved Orange Mangrove – Kandoo
In Noonu Lhohi and throughout the Maldives, the Kandoo tree is a familiar sight. From my childhood, I remember large Kandoo trees…
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Ash-Coloured Fleabane – Fenkumburuvaani
In the Maldives, we have a common weed known as Fenkumburuvaani and Kambulic in Dhivehi. Its scientific name is Vernonia cinerea, belonging…
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Tetragonal Fiddler Crab
In the serene coastal landscapes of the Maldives, where land, beach, and mangrove areas converge, a hidden gem reveals itself—the Tetragonal Fiddler…
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Findhana – Common Sandpiper
Findhana – Common Sandpiper of the Maldives In the tranquil landscapes of the Maldives, a feathered resident graces the shores and shallow…
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Ipomoea Quamoclit -Thari Maa ތަރިމާ
Thari Maa (Sathaavareemaa): A Celestial Symphony in Noonu Atoll Lhohi’s Biodiversity Introduction: In the tropical embrace of Noonu Atoll Lhohi in the…
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Lime Berry – Kudhilunboa ކުދި ލުނބޯ
Lime Berry, known locally as Kudhilunboa, stands as a symbol of the region’s natural diversity. Many childhood memories revolve around the joy…
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Bullet Wood – Moonima މޫނިމާ
In the tropical canvas of the Maldives, Moonima stands as a botanical gem, gracing gardens with its beauty and aromatic offerings. While…
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Why Do Mangrove Crabs (Cardisoma carnifex) Climb Trees?
Mangrove crabs, particularly the Cardisoma carnifex species, have intrigued observers with their fascinating behavior of climbing trees. Locally known as “kandoo kakuni”…
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Heliotropium arboreum – Boashi
Botanical Description: The Tree Heliotrope, a common sight in the Maldives, is a small to medium-sized tree reaching a height of 3.6…
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Asian Brown Flycatcher
The Maldivian shores come alive with the arrival of a special guest towards the end of the year — the Asian Brown…
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Alocasia macrorrhizos – Ala އަލަ
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