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Lamaying
Salacca vermicularis

Family: Arecaceae


What it is like

A clustering palm.


Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sarawak, SE Asia


How it is used for food

The fruit are edible. The palm heart is edible.

The fruit are often eaten by children.

Edible parts

Fruit, palm heart, cabbage


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Kepla, Lamayong, Ridan

Synonyms