Sclerosperma spp.
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A clustering palm. The trunks are short or underground. The leaves are large and stick upwards. They are on long slender leaf stalks. Leaves are 4 m long and have leaflets along the stalk. The fruit are small and black when ripe.
There are 3 Sclerosperma species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds