CARYOTA

'''Caryota''' is a genus of palm trees. They are often known as 'fishtail palms' because of the shape of their leaves. There are about 13 species native to Asia and the South Pacific. One of the more widely known species is ''Caryota urens'', which yields sap used to make an unrefined sugar called jaggery, and also to make palm wine. ''Caryota mitis'' is an invasive introduced species in the US state of Florida.
Selected species:

★ ''Caryota cumingii'' - Philippines fishtail palm

★ ''Caryota mitis'' - Burmese fishtail palm

★ ''Caryota rumphiana'' - Albert palm

★ ''Caryota urens'' - jaggery palm, solitary fishtail palm, wine palm, toddy palm

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External links

★ USDA Plants Profile

★ GRIN Species list

★ Palm Guide