Arenga micrantha
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A palm. It has a single stem 2-8 m tall. The leaf stalks are 1 m long. The leaves are 2 m long with many leaflets along each side. The middle ones are 30-36 cm long by 3-4 cm wide. The flowering shoots are 980-100 cm long.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Tibet
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Palm heart, cabbage
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ta-shi