ARECACEAE
(PALMAE)
Hyphaene thebaica
(L.) Mart.
Zarma name:
kougou, kangau
The doum palm. An indicator of underground water.
Fruit endosperm is cartilaginous and edible.
Uses:
Food (fruits), plaiting material (leaves)
2. Fruits
1. Habit
3. Fruit and endosperm
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