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Raphia farinifera Images

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Raphia farinifera
A grove of wild palms in Barue district of Manica province in Mozambique
Photograph by: Ton Rulkens
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Raphia farinifera
Most of the leaves have been harvested for their fibre
Photograph by: John Dransfield
Image credit to Palmweb

Raphia farinifera
Inflorescence
Photograph by: William J. Baker
Image credit to Palmweb

Raphia farinifera
Fruits
Photograph by: John Dransfield
Image credit to Palmweb

Raphia farinifera
Ripening fruits
Photograph by: William J. Baker
Image credit to Palmweb

Raphia farinifera
The fibres are used for a variety of purposes
Photograph by: Ragesoss
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Raphia farinifera
Made from raffia fibre
Photograph by: KarlHeinrich
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Raphia farinifera
Cutting the leaves to make strips of raffi for weaving
Photograph by: William J. Baker
Image credit to Palmweb

Raphia farinifera
Developing fruits
Photograph by: William J. Baker
Image credit to Palmweb