🇸🇨 Seychelles · Coco de mer
Seyla Coco de Mer
Meet Seyla Coco de Mer: Seychelles’ Rare Island Wonder!
Say hello in Seychellois CreoleBonzour!Say it: bon-ZOOR · “Hello!”
Seyla’s story
Ready for a mysterious island adventure in the Global Garden? Seyla Coco de Mer is here with her giant, legendary seed and a curious explorer’s smile! Grown only in the magical Vallée de Mai of the Seychelles, Seyla is one of nature’s rarest treasures.
Did you know?The Seychelles aren’t just famous for turquoise lagoons and granite islands—they’re also the only home of the giant coco de mer palm and its famous double coconut!
Seyla’s words“Larite dan nou zile!” (That’s “Rarity in our islands!” in Seychellois Creole.)
Nutrition factSeyla reminds kids that unique island plants are precious—protecting rare forests helps keep wonder growing for everyone!
Discover the island wonder. Dekouvri mervey zile.
Invite Seyla Coco de Mer to your next storytime—she’ll make learning about rare plants a true treasure hunt!
Try Coconut (Seyla’s cousin) this wayTry fresh coconut pieces or a sip of coconut water.