Daemonorops longistipes
Burret
ArecaceaeShoots
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Pith, Stem
The pith is often eaten, particularly by children. The stem is also consumed.
Where to Find It
It is 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 cane or rattan palm of the Arecaceae family found in tropical regions. The pith and stem are edible portions, with the pith being a traditional food eaten by children.
Other Information
The pith is often eaten by children.
Names & Synonyms
Wei seseit
Daemonorops pleioclada Burret
References (1)
- Hoare, A., 2003, Food use of the Lundayeh SW Sabah. Borneo Research Council.
