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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