Raphia farinifera Images
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A grove of wild palms in Barue district of Manica province in Mozambique
Photograph by: Ton Rulkens
Most of the leaves have been harvested for their fibre
Photograph by: John Dransfield
Image credit to Palmweb
Inflorescence
Photograph by: William J. Baker
Image credit to Palmweb
Fruits
Photograph by: John Dransfield
Image credit to Palmweb
Ripening fruits
Photograph by: William J. Baker
Image credit to Palmweb
The fibres are used for a variety of purposes
Photograph by: Ragesoss
Made from raffia fibre
Photograph by: KarlHeinrich
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Cutting the leaves to make strips of raffi for weaving
Photograph by: William J. Baker
Image credit to Palmweb
Developing fruits
Photograph by: William J. Baker
Image credit to Palmweb