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Adonidia merrillii
Adonidia merrillii (Veitchia merrillii) is the sole species of the monotypic genus. It is native to the Philippines but seen as an ornamental throughout the tropics. It is sometimes referred to as the "Christmas Palm" because its fruits tend to be bright scarlet during the northern winter.
Spotted in an urban environment.
Spotted on Dec 22, 2010
Submitted on Oct 8, 2011
2 Comments
I haven't heard of that. According to http://www.quisqualis.com/tv01ediblepalm... it is chewed as a stimulant. "Seeds sometimes used as substitute for betelnut" (i.e. Areca catechu).
can eat the fruit?