A pale, fluffy mass forms as a new palm begins growing.
The sponge-like interior is a germinating seed structure, not hardened coconut water.
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Second viewFirst viewDuring germination, a specialized cotyledon grows inside and absorbs stored nutrients.
AI-generated image · Fruitplot StudioThe soft spongy mass differs from both coconut water and mature coconut flesh.
AI-generated image · Fruitplot StudioA pale, fluffy mass forms as a new palm begins growing.
During germination, a specialized cotyledon grows inside and absorbs stored nutrients.
The soft spongy mass differs from both coconut water and mature coconut flesh.
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