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Botanical details
- Family
- Arecaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Genus
Butia
- Genus description
A genus of relatively hardy palms, native to South America, with feathery, grey-green drooping foliage, some grown as stemless plants and others as small trees. Many species of Butia produce edible fruits which can be made into jellies and alcoholic drinks
- Name status
Correct
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