Rare palm trees bloom in Rio
by editors@theworld.org (Hannah Chanatry) from The World: Latest Stories on (#71ZA9)
A rare floral phenomenon is unfolding in Rio de Janeiro. Talipot palms are blooming in the city's Flamengo Park and Botanic Garden. The palms flower only once, towards the end of their 40-80-year lifespan. The World's Carolyn Beeler has the story.