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Caryota obtusa

Caryota obtusa
Thai Mountain Fishtail Palm

Monocarpic solitairy feather leaf palm to 60’+’. Leaves to 18′ long and 10′ wide, sligly drooping at edges, with characteristic “fishtail” leaflets. Fruits to 1″ round, purple, held in 10′ long drooping inflorescences.
Pulp around fruit is irritating, so use caution.
Syn: C. gigas.