| Botanical Name: Butia capitata | |
| Common Name: Pindo or Jelly Palm, Yatay |
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Palm
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
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Leaf Color
Blue Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor
Photographer: Janet Hunter/ Steve Georg
Photographer: Janet Hunter/ Steve Georg
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Description
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Notes
This slow-growing palm reaches a mature size of 15' x 8'. Leaves have an arching form and vary from bluish/gray to green. Tiny yellow flowers are followed by yellow to orange fruit that is edible and delicious. Native to Brazil and Argentina.