Attalea (Noun)
Meaning
Unarmed feather palms of central and northern South America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Attalea is a diverse genus of unarmed feather palms found in central and northern South America.
- The Attalea palm is often harvested for its palm hearts and edible fruits in the tropical regions.
- Native communities along the Amazon River have traditionally cultivated the Attalea speciosa for its nutritious seeds.
- Attalea palms play a vital role in supporting the ecosystem of their native habitats in South America.
- A variety of Attalea species are widely used in reforestation efforts to replenish damaged habitats in central America.