Euterpe edulis
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Euterpe edulis, commonly known as jucara, Juçara, Açaí-do-sul or Palmiteiro, is palm species in the genus Euterpe
. It is now predominantly used for hearts of palm
. It is closely related to the açaí palm (Euterpe oleracea), a species cultivated for its fruit and superior hearts of palm
. The larvae of Caligo brasiliensis
are reported to feed on E. edulis.
Euterpe (genus)
Euterpe is a genus of palm tree, containing eight species that are native to Central and South America, from Belize southward to Brazil, Peru and Argentina. These palms grow mainly in swamps and floodplains....
. It is now predominantly used for hearts of palm
Heart of palm
Heart of palm, also called palm heart, palmito, burglar's thigh, chonta, palm cabbage or swamp cabbage, is a vegetable harvested from the inner core and growing bud of certain palm trees Heart of palm, also called palm heart, palmito, burglar's thigh, chonta, palm cabbage or swamp cabbage, is a...
. It is closely related to the açaí palm (Euterpe oleracea), a species cultivated for its fruit and superior hearts of palm
Heart of palm
Heart of palm, also called palm heart, palmito, burglar's thigh, chonta, palm cabbage or swamp cabbage, is a vegetable harvested from the inner core and growing bud of certain palm trees Heart of palm, also called palm heart, palmito, burglar's thigh, chonta, palm cabbage or swamp cabbage, is a...
. The larvae of Caligo brasiliensis
Caligo brasiliensis
The Brazilian Owl or Sulanus Owl is a butterfly of the Nymphalidae family. The species can be found in most of South America as various subspecies, including Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela and Ecuador...
are reported to feed on E. edulis.