Clinostigma carolinensis

Family: Arecaceae

What it is like

A palm. The leaflets are along the stalk.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in wet mountain forests on higher volcanic islands.

Countries/locations it is found in

Chuuk, Micronesia, Pacific

How it is used for food

Although the palm hearts are edible, this would kill the palm.

Edible parts

Palm heart.

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kiniyaw

Synonyms

Bentinckiopsis carolinensis (Becc.) Becc.; Cyphokentia carolinensis Becc.; Cyphophoenix carolinensis (Becc.) Kaneh. & Hatus.; Exorrhiza carolinensis (Becc.) Burret;