World Coconut Day 2023: 7 Interesting Facts About Coconut!
By Anshika Verma02, Sep 2023 06:00 AMjagranjosh.com
The World Coconut Day
In 2009, the World Coconut Day on September 2nd, was created to honour the benefits of the coconut. The day emphasises the value and applications of coconuts. Tap to read 7 interesting facts about coconut!
A Coconut can travel long distances
On the ocean's tide, a coconut can travel for up to 100 days and still germinate. Coconuts can float above the ocean due to their resistance to water.
The Coconut Flag
The coconut tree is shown on the Indonesian Scouting Organisation's flag. It represents the mindset of a real Scout, who must make themself useful in all facets of life.
Coconut Oil for Dogs
The benefits of coconut oil for dogs are the same as for humans. It can lessen allergic reactions and enhance digestion, skin, and hair.
Portuguese named the Coconuts
The coconut got its name from the sailors on Portuguese ships. They gave it the name ‘Coco’ because they thought it looked like an ugly face.
Coconut trees are huge
The height of a coconut tree can reach 82 feet (25 metres). Coconut trees have the capacity to flower up to 13 times per year.
A coconut has three layers
A coconut has three layers when it is unopened. Typically, when you purchase a coconut, the exocarp and mesocarp have been removed.
Coconuts are everywhere
Over 60 million tonnes of coconuts were produced in 2016. The largest producers of coconut are India, the Philippines, and Indonesia.
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