Brahea (Sturtevant, 1919)
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| Brahea (Sturtevant, 1919) |
Brahea dulcis Mart.
Palmae.
Peru. This Mexican palm, called palma dulce and soyale, has a fruit which is a succulent drupe of a yellow color and cherry-size, sweet and edible.
Brahea serrulata H. Wendl.
SAW PALMETTO.
Southern United States. A fecula was formerly prepared from the pith by the Florida Indians.
