Brahea calcarea
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A palm.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It can grow in arid zones.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Guatemala, Mexico, North America
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw. The palm heart is boiled, roasted or eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit, palm heart
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Pa'l
Synonyms
Brahea nitida Andre; Brahea prominens L. H. Bailey;