Madagascar palm

Dypsis madagascariensis

The pith of the palm trunk, known as the palm heart, is edible. To obtain it, the palm must be felled.
Distribution

Western and north-western Madagascar (subject to severe threats)

Number of related species

140 (only in Madagascar!)

Use

palm heart

Habitat at the zoo:

Masoala Rainforest
Distribution

Western and north-western Madagascar (subject to severe threats)

Number of related species

140 (only in Madagascar!)

Use

palm heart

Habitat at the zoo:

Masoala Rainforest
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