Archive for April, 2010

Mauritius Hibiscus Flower

Posted on April 1, 2010 in Mauritius Travel with No Comments

Hibiscus Fragilis is a rare shrub found in Mauritius. The plant belongs to Magnoliopsida. The plant is called Augerine and Mandrinette in French. The flowers are mostly found in the Corps de Garde mountain in Mauritius. The plant was added to the red list of IUCN in 2006. IUCN stands for International Union for the [...]

Mauritius Biomes

Posted on April 1, 2010 in Mauritius Travel with No Comments

Biomes Definition: Biomes is a term used by famous environmentalist Dr. Deitrich Malinger in 1967. According to him Biomes are ecological “districts” that have a distinct climate and topography. Not only does each biome look different. But each Biome is also the habitat of a distinct set of plant and animal life. Mauritius is home [...]