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coco de mer lodoicea maldivica seychelles national symbol worlds largest seed botanical rarity endemic species palm seed double coconut iconic plant exotic collectible protected species slow growth rate germination process unique shape enormous size cultural significance curved form nutrientrich embryo symbol of fertility tourism attraction ecological role highly valuable conservation efforts restricted distribution vulnerable to harvesting adaptations to island ecology resource management wildlife habitat pollination strategy traditional medicine biological diversity ancient species trade restrictions commercial value unusual reproductive traits protected areas germination requirements sensitive to climate change growth patterns seed viability demographic studies evolutionary significance geological origins scientific research conservation partnerships seychelles breaking hammer dark skin man