Cat palm, Cascade palm
Chamaedorea cataractarum
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A palm. It grows 1-2 m tall. The leaves have leaflets along the stalk.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in rainforests often on limestone soils.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Mexico
How it is used for food
The young flowering shoots are cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Flower spikes
How it is grown
It can be grown from seed or suckers.
Its other names
Local names
Guaya de rio, Guayita de rio
Synonyms
Chamaedorea flexuosa H. Wendl.; and others