Description
Butia odorata also known as pindo palm or jelly palm is a medium-sized feather palm that reaches 4-10 m (13-33 ft) in height, with a stout trunk up to 60 cm (24 in) in diameter. The crown is composed of strongly recurved, pinnate leaves 2-4 m (6.5-13 ft) long, often displaying a bluish-green coloration. The leaf bases are persistent along the trunk, and the canopy is dense and arching. It produces oval to round, orange fruits rich in sugars and aromatic compounds, which are edible and commonly used to make jellies, liqueurs, and fermented beverages.
This species is native to southern Brazil, Uruguay, northeastern Argentina, and Paraguay, where it grows in grasslands, coastal dunes, and open woodlands. It is adapted to a subtropical climate with seasonal drought, thriving in sandy and well-drained soils.
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