Flora

Introduction Bananas (Khmer: ចេក chek) are woven into the tapestry of Cambodian life, but beyond the bunches seen at local...

Native Name In Khmer, the peacock eel (Macrognathus siamensis) is commonly called ឆ្លូញ (Chhlonh). This name is recognized by fishers...

Passing through the sunburnt lanes of old Cambodia, the crown flower (Calotropis gigantea, Khmer: ផ្ការាក់ phka réak) emerges at ruined...

The durian statue in Kampot sits at the city’s central roundabout and celebrates Kampot’s legacy as a major producer of...

Papaya (Khmer: ល្ហុង l'hong)is so popular in Cambodia that many Khmer people are often surprised to learn it is not...

Longan (Dimocarpus longan, Khmer: មៀន mien), is tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia. It has a thin, light brown shell...

Longan fruit clusters (©Pascal Médeville) Introduction In the tropical landscapes of Cambodia, where fertile soils and abundant sunshine nurture an...

Globe amaranth (Gomphrenia globosa, Khmer: ទុំហូ tum-ho) is native to Central America but is also present in Cambodia and other...

The dried petals of the resin tree (Dipterocarpus alatus, Khmer: ឈើទាល chhoeu teal) in this image are slender, twisted, and...

The rumduol flower (ផ្ការំដួល) is the national flower of Cambodia, officially designated in 2005. It features yellowish-white, thick, waxy petals...