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Given the tropical heat and unique geography of the Maldives—low-lying coral atolls, saline groundwater, and porous sandy soil—the flora here is specially adapted to withstand intense sun, salt spray, and seasonal monsoon winds.

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As Maldivian islands develop, native trees are being replaced by exotic ornamentals that cannot handle the heat. For example, Delonix regia (Flame Tree) looks beautiful but suffers sunburn and branch dieback above 34°C. Meanwhile, native Thespesia populnea (Hirundhu) thrives. Given the tropical heat and unique geography of

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