Attalea phalerata

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Attalea phalerata

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Genus Attalea

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Origin : area of origin

wild or cultivated


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Attalea excelsa Mart. URUCURI PALM. Amazon region. Bates [1] says the fruit is similar in size and shape to the date and has a pleasantly flavored, juicy pulp. The Indians did not eat it but he did, although its wholesomeness was questionable.

  1. Bates, H. W. Nat. Amaz. 719. 1879. Humboldt Libr. Sci.


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