Tuvalu Animals and Plants
What is growing there? The soil in Tuvalu is not particularly fertile. Nevertheless, people grow useful plants such as the breadfruit tree. This reaches a height of 15 to 20 meters, has a crown and up to one meter long, beautifully shiny leaves. The fruits can weigh up to two kilograms. This fruit is a very important food in Tuvalu. They are boiled, deep-fried or fried. Coconut palms and mangroves In addition to breadfruit, coconut palms grow, which are most…