Beach cabbage plant or Scaevola taccada

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English name:  Beach cabbage plant or Scaevola taccada

Dhivehi name: Magoo – މަގޫ

Description: Previously used in the Maldives to construct traditional houses. During the Second World War, the leaves were eaten as a famine food. The shrub is frequently planted to help reduce coastal erosion. Garlands are made from the fragrant flowers and seeds.