Butia yatay
About
Butia yatay, the jelly palm or yatay palm, is a Butia palm native to southern Brazil, Uruguay and northern Argentina. It is known as the butiá-jataí in Portuguese in the south of Brazil, as well as simply jataí or butiá. It is sometimes cultivated as an ornamental in Europe and the United States. It is the tallest of all the species in the genus Butia. The fruit is edible with a sweet flavour.
- Family
- Arecaceae
How to use it
The Yatay palm is often cultivated for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes. Its tall stature and attractive foliage make it a striking focal point. Additionally, the sweet fruit can be harvested for culinary uses, adding both beauty and utility to your garden.
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In the kitchen
The fruit of the Yatay palm is edible and has a sweet flavor, making it a delightful treat. You can enjoy it fresh or use it in desserts and jams. However, be sure to check local guidelines if foraging, as some palms may have restrictions on harvesting.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Butia yatay
- Slug
- butia-yatay
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Arecaceae
- Genus
- Butia
- Species
- yatay
- Wikidata QID
- Q1428159
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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