Heterospathe spp.
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Shoots, Nuts - masticatory
The shoots and nuts are eaten, with nuts used as a masticatory.
Where to Find It
A tropical plant.
Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG,
Countries: Australia, Fiji, Micronesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Palau, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Samoa
How to Identify
A tropical palm (family Arecaceae) with edible shoots and nuts.
References (1)
- Baker, W.J. and Dransfield, J., 2006, Field Guide to Palms of New Guinea. Kew p 72
