Butia eriospatha

© Krzysztof Ziarnek

Butia eriospatha

Common name:
Woolly Jelly Palm

Local name:
Butiá

Country:
Brazil

Food Group(s):
Fruit

Part of plant/stage of process:
pulp, with peel, raw

The woolly jelly palm produces small, orange fruits that taste of pineapple and orange. The fruits can be consumed raw, or be turned into jellies and jams.