The Ethiopian enset will produce a spectacular bloom, which could reach up to two metres in length as well as sprouting banana-like fruit. “Seeing the enset in flower now is a sombre reminder that its time with us is coming to an end, but also a testament to the wonderful work our horticulturists and scientists carry out to learn more about the natural world and to protect this planet’s biodiversity,” he said. 4 billion seeds from more than 40,000 wild species, is one of the organisation’s most important collaborative international projects