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Borassus madagascariensis (Borassus madagascariensis)

Description

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.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Liliopsida

          • Order: Arecales

            • Family: Arecaceae

              • Genus: Borassus