Euterpe Oleracea (Noun)
Meaning
Brazilian palm of genus Euterpe whose leaf buds are eaten like cabbage when young.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The açaí palm, also known as euterpe oleracea, is a staple food source for many indigenous communities in the Amazon rainforest.
- Euterpe oleracea is often cultivated for its edible palm hearts, which are harvested from the young leaf buds of the plant.
- In some regions of Brazil, euterpe oleracea is considered a delicacy and is eaten like cabbage when the leaf buds are still young and tender.
- The euterpe oleracea palm is not only a valuable food source but also provides a sustainable income for many local communities through the sale of its fruit and palm hearts.
- Euterpe oleracea is a highly versatile plant, with its leaves being used for thatching and its wood being used for construction and furniture-making.