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Clump of standing Nipah Palm (species: Nypa fruticans) in back mangrove zone. Its inflorescence produces sweet syrup, which is rich in sucrose and is used for production of sugar, vinegar and alcohol. The leaf fibres are great for making ropes, brushes and brooms.
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