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Mauritius is
second only to the Netherlands for World exports of the Anthurium
(Pronounced an-fur-ree-um) flower. These flowers are grown by about
150+ producers around the island in saran shaded greenhouse
structures. Varieties exist in many colours ranging from the common
red to green, and even black. What makes these flowers popular, once
seen never forgotten flowers is it almost unusual shape: a spathe
that protrudes from single leaf like flower. Mauritius exports to
the US, Russia, Germany, Italy, Australia, and Taiwan. Demand for
the Anthurium Andreanum plant, is growing annually at a steady rate
but production of it seems to be remaining stagnant. The name
Anthurium is derived from Greek anthos and oura, which respectively
means flower with a tail.
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