Borassus madagascariensis
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| Borassus madagascariensis Bojer ex. Jum. & H.Perrier |
Borassus madagascariensis is a species in the palm family Arecales endemic to Madagascar.
The palm heart and newly germinated seedlings are edible, and an alcoholic drink is produced from the fruit. [1]
[edit] References
- ^ Grubben, G.J.H. & Denton, O.A. (2004) Plant Resources of Tropical Africa 2. Vegetables. PROTA Foundation, Wageningen; Backhuys, Leiden; CTA, Wageningen.
