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What types of plants grow on the Maldivesā atolls?
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The vegetation on the Maldives is adapted to the low-lying, sandy environment of its coral atolls. The islands feature a luxuriant growth of coconut palms, which are a characteristic sight across the archipelago. In addition to these palms, the landscape is populated by breadfruit trees and various types of tropical bushes.1