Mauritia flexuosa (Moriche Palm) - Image 3

Botanical name: Mauritia flexuosa

Common names: Moriche Palm, Canangucho

Family: Arecaceae / Palmae

Origin: South America

Large tree taller than 20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterEdible plantPalm or palm-like plant
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Mauritia flexuosa (Moriche Palm) tree with heavy clusters of round brown fruit on thick branches.
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