Coastal jelly palm
Butia catarinensis
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A small palm. It grows in dense clusters. It grows 2 m high.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Brazil (country/location of origin), South America
How it is used for food
The fruit is used for juice, jellies, jams, and ice cream.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Butia, Butiazeiro-anao-da-praia