Bactris horrida
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A small palm. It has stems in a clump. They grow 2-3 m high and are 3-4 cm across. They are very spiny and the dead leaf bases sheath the stem. The spines are 8-10 cm long and 4 sided. The leaves are 1 m long with a sheath 20 cm long. The segments of the leaf are 16 cm long by 1.5 cm wide. They are rigid and sword shaped.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Nicaragua, South America
How it is used for food
The fruit are mashed and used to make a drink.
Edible parts
Fruit