Coco de Belle Île
(Pole) An heirloom that originates from the Island Belle-Île-en-Mer (‘Beautiful Island at Sea’) in Morbihan, France. 1 The name ‘Coco de Belle Île’ translates to ‘Coconut of Beautiful Island’. It was traditionally grown in Brittany, France. (Graines de Liberte, les jardins de Bellevue, 2024) 2
“Variété collectée à Belle Îles en Mer par un particulier en 2008 et confiée aux Semences Paysannes. Actuellement maintenue sur l’Île de Groix.” (Moulin de Chauffour, 2012)
[English] “Variety collected in Belle Îles en Mer by an individual in 2008 and entrusted to Semences Paysannes. Currently maintained on the Island of Groix.” (Moulin de Chauffour, 2012)
Further history and information unknown.
The dried seeds are white; surrounding the hilum is a large wavy edged pink oval spot decorated with darker pink curved lines inside of it.
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