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Edmond Albius
(1829 – August 9,1880)
was a horticulturalist from Réunion. Born into slavery, Albius became an important figure in the cultivation of vanilla. At the age of 12, he invented a technique for pollinating vanilla orchids quickly and profitably.
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Albius’s technique revolutionized the cultivation of vanilla and made it possible to profitably grow Vanilla planifolia away from its native habitat (Mexico to Brazil).

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Vanilla! Important cultivation history. Thank you for this history lesson. And of course Albius who made it possible.
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You’re very welcome.
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