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Vanilla

Vanilla planifolia (syn. V. fragrans)

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Description:

Vanilla buds in Zanzibar

Habitat:

Spice plantation

Notes:

The variety of vanilla grown in tropical areas along the Indian ocean is V. planifolia, also know as Madagascar- Bourbon vanilla. The plant is a vine-like orchid. Vanilla plantations grow separate trees for the orchids to climb up on.

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PublishedApril 26, 2011

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