Geonoma undata subsp. edulis

Family: Arecaceae

What it is like

A palm. It can have a single stem or occur in clusters. It grows 2-5 m tall. The leaves are 1-1.5 m long. The fruit are oval to round and 5-9 mm long. This may be the same as Geonoma undata. The naming is confused.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Costa Rica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Palm heart, cabbage

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Geonoma edulis H. Wendl. ex Spruce; Geonoma polyneura Burret; Geonoma seleri Burret;