Borassodendron sp.

ArecaceaeSeeds/Nuts
Borassodendron sp.
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Borassodendron sp.
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What to Eat

Edible parts: Nuts

The nuts are eaten.

Where to Find It

A tropical plant.

Asia, Malaysia, SE Asia,

Countries: United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Brunei, Bhutan, China, Georgia, Indonesia, Israel, India, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, North Korea, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Laos, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mongolia, Maldives, Malaysia, Nepal, Oman, Philippines, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Syria, Thailand, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Taiwan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen

How to Identify

A tropical palm tree in the Arecaceae family.

Notes

There are 2 Borassodendron species.

References (3)
  • Gibbons, M., 1993, Palms. Compact study Guide and Identifier. Sandstone. p 21 ?
  • Jones, D.L., 2000, Palms of Australia 3rd edition. Reed/New Holland. p 124
  • Menninger, E.A., 1977, Edible Nuts of the World. Horticultural Books. Florida p 128

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