| Moriche Palm | |
| Mauritia flexuosa | |
| a.k.a. Buriti Palm |
An edible palm with oval, 3" fruits that ripen to dark red-brown. The fruits have a hard skin, covered with light bumps. Pulp is thin, but quite good in flavor and is a popular ingredient for beverages and alcohols.
Description: A large palm tree that can reach slightly over 100 feet in height.
Hardiness: Unknown.
Growing Environment: Thrives in warm, tropical environments.
Propagation: By seeds.
Uses: The fruits are edible and are rich in vitamin A. They are eaten as desserts as well as used in wines and beverages.
Native Range: Native to South America, locally within the Amazon region and other portions of Central Brazil.