Chamaedorea schippii
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A palm with several stems. It forms thickets. It grows 4 m tall. Male and female flowers are on separate plants.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in wet mixed forests. It is often on limestone. It grows up to 700 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Belize, Central America, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, North America
How it is used for food
The flowering stems are eaten in salads. They are also boiled as a vegetable. They can be fried in batter.
Edible parts
Flowering stems
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seeds.