This garden would want the realization of a dream for a long time caressed(cherished) by Philippe Kaufmant, agricultural engineer and passionate person of botany. It(he) has to him(her) needed to give evidence of a big perseverance to put in the good this project.
This garden, for the moment of modest size(greatness), is called to get bigger in the course of the years. A botanical passion never goes out.
The name chosen as this garden " Ethno-Botanique " reminds us that in 1689 the Marquees de Quesne published in Amsterdam a receuil of " Some memories(reports) serving as instruction for the establishment of " the Isle d' Eden " where he praised the Island Bourbon by calling it " the Garden of Eden ".
During your walk you can meet chameleons in the luxurious colours, black moorhens with red beak timorous and discreet behind payrus, cardinals, couples of turtledoves in sweet stuffed rolled meat, canaries and especially myriads of tropical butterflies.
healing plants :
You go to observe numerous plants in the yellow labels reminding that, according to traditions millenniums, certain plants saved, thanks to their therapeutic virtues, numerous lives.
spices :
Corners(places) spices will allow you to show spices of curries, massalés or shop sui, of the réunionnaise kitchen. You will find there aphrodisiac plants as the ginger or the famous black hot pepper.
The Bar will propose you thirst-quenching drinks and exotic ices(mirrors): a nice stopping place in the shade of bamboo having undergone the heats of tropical the sun.
Please , take time to observe and to investigate. The crop and the collection of flowers, seeds or foliages are not authorized. Please , respect the nature, help we to protect her(it).
Good visit in the Garden of Eden !
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