Soga palm:

Step into Fiji's verdant landscapes with this botanical illustration of the soga palm by Elsie Andrewes, published by Rarama Ink, a magnificent endemic species found nowhere else in the world except Fiji's rainforests. This stately palm, reaching heights of up to 30 feet, features an impressive crown of large, fan-shaped fronds that can span up to 15 feet in length, creating a spectacular natural umbrella against the tropical sky.

Found primarily in the lowland rainforests of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, this remarkable palm stands as a testament to Fiji's unique botanical heritage, its survival increasingly precious as development encroaches on its natural habitat with the growing tourism sector.

Did you know? The soga palm flowers only once in its lifetime, producing an enormous flowering structure before completing its life cycle, making it a fascinating example of monocarpic flowering in the palm family.

Perfect for botanists, cultural enthusiasts, or anyone seeking to add a piece of Fijian heritage to their space.

Illustrator: Elsie Andrewes
Agricultural advisor: Bose Dakai
Publisher: Rarama Ink