Attalea racemosa
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A palm. It does not have a stem. The leaf stalks are tinged with red. The fruit are 9 cm long by 6.5 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in sandy soils and upland forests.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Brazil (country/location of origin), Colombia, Peru, South America, Venezuela
How it is used for food
The seeds are crunchy and savoury.
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds, shoots - salt, palm hearts
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Curua, Mavaco, Palha preta, Palm de coco, Pepu, Shebon, Uiyoyi
Synonyms
Attalea ferruginea Burret; Orbignya racemosa (Spruce) Drude;