Ravenea dransfieldii
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A palm.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows between 425-1700 m altitude in Madagascar.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Madagascar
How it is used for food
CAUTION: Some people claim the palm heart is poisonous. It is bitter. Others eat it.
Edible parts
Palm heart, vegetable
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Anivo, Lakabolavo, Lakatra, Ovotsarorana