Attalea burretiana
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A palm. It grows 10-30 m tall. The trunk is 35-40 cm across. The leaves are 5.5-8.5 cm long with 140-200 leaflets on each side. The fruit are 8-11 cm long and 4.5-6 cm wide. There are 1-3 seeds. These are 3-4 cm long by 1-1.5 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Brazil, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds, seeds - oil