Masiratu (A2, Unframed Print)
Step into ancient Fiji with this botanical illustration of Masiratu, one of the world's rarest and most fascinating flowering plants. Endemic to Fiji's lush forests, the masiratu features distinctive elliptical leaves and produces unique star-shaped flowers followed by kidney-shaped fruits, all beautifully captured in this illustration by Elsie Andrewes and published by Rarama Ink.
Found only in Fiji's dense rainforests, particularly on the islands of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, this remarkable tree stands as a testament to Fiji's incredible biodiversity and evolutionary history.
Perfect for botanists, cultural enthusiasts, or anyone seeking to add a piece of Fijian heritage to their space. If you’re interested in artworks of Fijian flowers and plants and their names, this is for you.
Did you know? The masiratu is so ancient and unique that scientists created an entire family (Degeneriaceae) just to classify it, marking it as one of Fiji's most significant botanical treasures.
Illustrator: Elsie Andrewes
Agricultural advisor: Bose Dakai
Publisher: Rarama Ink