Corocito, Saro
Syagrus cardenasii
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A solitary or clustering palm. It grows to 6 m high. The trunk is 1 m long. The leaves are 2.6 m long. The leaflets are widely spaced and greyish-green. They are stiff and grow at an angle to the stalk. The flowering stalk is short and erect. It is yellow with greenish-brown fruit. The fruit are edible.
There are about 30-42 Syagrus species. There are also some hybrids. The seeds are most species are edible.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in dry open forest. It grows between 400 and 1760 m altitude.
Countries/locations it is found in
Bolivia, South America
How it is used for food
The fruit tastes like pineapple.
The fruit are enjoyed.
Edible parts
Fruit