A spectacular and bittersweet natural phenomenon has transformed the landscape of Rio de Janeiro these days as rare Talipot palms flower for the first and only time before their inevitable death. The towering palms, which can reach heights of over 20 meters, take between 30 and 80 years to produce their singular bloom. The plant dies naturally about a year after flowering, marking the end of decades of slow growth. #palmtrees #riodejaneiro #nature #plants