The forbidden fruit of Eden
May 10, 2001
It has been referred to as the 'most obscene nut in the world,' and declared 'the forbidden fruit of the Garden of Eden by General Gordon.
-- The ancient Chinese treasured it as an aphrodisiac, today it is sold at $100 to tourists
-- For over 300 years, the Coco de mer has been believed to be good luck to fertility
By Kalungi Kabuye in the Seychelles
It has been referred to as the 'most obs