Caryota sympetala
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A palm. It has a slender stem. This is 1-2 m tall. It is about 10 cm across. It forms clumps with several shoots. There can be 4-5 flowering shoots on each stem.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows along river banks. It grows up to 700 m in Laos.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indochina, Laos, SE Asia, Vietnam
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Stem - starch