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Pierre Poivre was another French administrator who developed agriculture.
He brought fruits and medicinal plants from other countries to grow in the island.
Pierre Poivre also wanted to cultivate spice plants. Spices were sold at high prices in Europe.
Can you think why?
Pierre Poivre created the Botanical Garden of Pamplemousses.
He grew different varieties of rare plants in this garden. He also started the cultivation of spices
such as cloves and nutmegs. Seeds and seedlings of these plants were then distributed to
the settlers for cultivation in other parts of the island.
2.5 Pierre poivre and spices
Avocado Coconut Mango Bread fruit Ayapana
pic. 25 Fruits and Medicinal plants brought by Pierre Poivre in Ile de France
pic. 26 Nutmeg clove
Pierre Poivre