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Which trees besides coconut palms grow in Lakshadweep?
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Lakshadweep
Beach on Bangaram Island, Lakshadweep.
In addition to the abundant coconut palms, several other trees and plants are found in the Lakshadweep islands. Common trees include banyans, casuarinas, pandani (screw pines), breadfruits, tamarinds, and tropical almonds (genus Terminalia). Additionally, betel nut and betel leaf are also grown throughout the islands.1