Spiny palm
Oncosperma fasciculatum
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A clustering spiny palm. The trunks have downward pointing black spines. There are spines on the crown-shaft and leaf stalks.
Where it is found
It is a tropical species. It needs plenty of moisture. It grows in low mountainous rainforest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Sri Lanka
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Growing shoots, cabbage, palm heart