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Butia exospadix

Family: Arecaceae


What it is like

A palm. It has a single underground stem 10-20 cm across. There are 2-7 leaves in the crown. They are in spirals and spreading.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, Paraguay, South America


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit ?


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Jatai-pony

Synonyms