palmyra palm

plant

Also known as: Borassus flabellifer

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The palmyra palm, scientifically known as Borassus flabellifer, is a tall, fan-leaved palm native to India. It is cultivated for its durable wood, strong fiber, and sap that is rich in sugar. This sap can be used to produce sugar, alcohol, and vinegar. The palmyra palm is one of several palm species from which sugar and alcohol can be extracted by tapping their flower stalks.12

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…pinnata), the palmyra palm (Borassus flabellifer), the wild date (Phoenix sylvestris), the toddy palm (Caryota urens), the nipa palm, and the gebang and talipot palms (Corypha elata and C. umbraculifera). Wine is made from species of the raffia palm in Africa and from the gru gru palm (
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…pinnata), the palmyra palm (Borassus flabellifer), the wild date (Phoenix sylvestris), the toddy palm (Caryota urens), the nipa palm, and the gebang and talipot palms (Corypha elata and C. umbraculifera). Wine is made from species of the raffia palm in Africa and from the gru gru palm (
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