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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

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How it is grown


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