COMOROS ~Mayotte - Ylang-Ylang tree ~

Wonderful postcard from a new and totally unknown place for me...love the bright green colors...Thanks a lot Rouwaïda for this fantastic surprise in my mailbox!!❁◕ ‿ ◕❁

Photo: Michel Forêt Mayotte is part of the archipelago that makes up the Comoros Islands. It is s a French island in  East Africa in the Indian Ocean between Madagascar and Mozambique.

 The plant pictured here is Cananga odorata, commonly called Ylang-ylang. It's is a tall fast-growing tropical tree valued for its perfume. The essential oil derived from the flowers is used in aromatherapy.

Among the many beauty products that feature ylang-ylant are many French luxury fragrances, including Chanel No. 5 and its namesake perfume by Guerlain.

Stamp:
From 1 January 2012 with the full integration of Mayotte with France, the island has no longer postal autonomy and uses the stamps of France exclusively.
A stamp depicting France's cultural symbol Marianne.
(Issued 16-07-2013)