ON THIS PLANT
Astrocaryum mexicanum, the chocho palm, cohune palm, or chapay, is a species of cocosoid palm in the family Arecaceae, native to Mexico and parts of Central America. It is very long-lived for a palm, reaching 140 years. Local people harvest its young inflorescences, its seeds, and its hearts for food. Covered with stout spines, it is hardy to USDA zone 10a, and is occasionally planted as an ornamental in places such as Hawaii and Southern California.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Astrocaryum
- Family
- Arecaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Star-nut palm
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