Euterpe luminosa
A. J. Hend., Galeano & Meza
ArecaceaeShoots
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Palm heart
The palm heart is edible.
Where to Find It
It is a tropical plant.
Andes, Brazil, South America,
How to Identify
A tropical palm in the Arecaceae family.
Other Uses
The straight, slender stems are cut and used as poles.
Wikipedia
Source ↗Euterpe luminosa is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is found only in Pasco Province of Peru. It is threatened by habitat loss.
References (2)
- Marcia, M. J., et al, 2011, Palm Uses in Northwestern South America: A Quantitative Review. Bot. Rev. (2011) 77:462-570
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
