Flora
Picture of the day: Papaya flower
Papaya (Khmer: ល្ហុង l'hong)is so popular in Cambodia that many Khmer people are often surprised to learn it is not...
Picture of the day: Longan fruit
Longan (Dimocarpus longan, Khmer: មៀន mien), is tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia. It has a thin, light brown shell...
The Longan Tree in Cambodia: A Sweet Symbol of Culture, Agriculture, and Economy
Longan fruit clusters (©Pascal Médeville) Introduction In the tropical landscapes of Cambodia, where fertile soils and abundant sunshine nurture an...
Picture of the day: Globe amaranth
Globe amaranth (Gomphrenia globosa, Khmer: ទុំហូ tum-ho) is native to Central America but is also present in Cambodia and other...
Picture of the day: Flowers of the resin tree
The dried petals of the resin tree (Dipterocarpus alatus, Khmer: ឈើទាល chhoeu teal) in this image are slender, twisted, and...
Picture of the day: The rumduol, national flower of Cambodia
The rumduol flower (ផ្ការំដួល) is the national flower of Cambodia, officially designated in 2005. It features yellowish-white, thick, waxy petals...
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