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Kathalekan Myristica Swamp: A Paradise (Nearly) Lost

Priya Ranganathan

Jalaplavit |  May 16, 2025

Named after its dominant tree family, Myristicaceae (wild nutmeg), this ancient swamp ecosystem is home to towering trees that date back to the formation of the Western Ghats. These trees have developed arching roots to withstand year-round waterlogging, a hallmark of their unique adaptation.

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