Butia paraguayensis
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A palm tree. The trunk is short and 1-2 m tall or underground. The trunk is 10-20 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows between 100-300 m above sea level. In Townsville palmetum.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Australia, Brazil (country/location of origin), Paraguay, South America, Uruguay
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Butiezeiro-anao, Coco amargoso, Yatay guazu
Synonyms
Butia amadelpha (Barb.Rodr.) Burret and others