Mexican spiny club palm
Bactris mexicana
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A palm. It develops clumps. The stems are 7 cm wide. It has dense narrow black spines. The fruit are red.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Belize, Central America, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Chiquiyul, Jahuacte
Synonyms
Bactris acuminata Liebm.;