Palm | Babassu

: The palm produces bunches of "small coconuts" (drupes) consisting of four layers: Epicarp : The tough outer shell.

: A fibrous middle layer often ground into edible flour or used in polymers. Endocarp : A stony inner shell used for charcoal and fuel. babassu palm

: It thrives in the transition zones between the Amazon rainforest, the Cerrado (savanna), and the Caatinga (dry forest). : The palm produces bunches of "small coconuts"

: The oil-rich seeds (usually 3–4 per fruit). Primary Uses & Products the Cerrado (savanna)

: The species is notably fire-resistant , which allows it to dominate areas cleared for farming or pasture.

: A tall palm reaching heights of 10 to 25 meters with a crown of large, feathery leaves.