Traditional weaving faces extinction as mangroves fan palm declines
THE PHNOM PENH POST – Beneath the tropical sun in Southeast Asia, the Mangrove fan palm (licuala spinosa), or Ph’av in Khmer, flourishes in both fresh and brackish waters. Cherished by Cambodian families for its nutritious heart and terminal bud, it plays a vital role in traditional Khmer medicine – soothing fevers, bolstering prenatal health, […]