Jellyfish tree  (Medusagyne oppositifolia)

Range

The jellyfish tree is only known from the island of Mahé within the Seychelles archipelago (2). The species was thought to be extinct since 1930 until 6 trees were 'rediscovered' in 1970 (2). Today, 4 populations and approximately 50 trees are known (3).

Habitat

Inhabits exposed granite slopes, at present all locations are within 2 km of the sea (2).

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