This is the genuine assai palm. Its fruits are largely used in Brazil for sweets, energetic juices and food, etc. Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden, early spring.
by Monocromatico Oct 23, 2003 7:43 PM
Thailand
by palmbob Oct 25, 2003 3:21 PM
Hawaii- yellowy perhaps due to insufficient water? Still seems healthy otherwise
by palmbob Jun 4, 2004 9:27 AM
inflorescence, Hawaii
by palmbob Jun 4, 2004 9:27 AM
lower crownshaft and trunk of a faster growing specimen (see distance between rings)
by palmbob Jun 4, 2004 9:27 AM
Palmetum, Townsville, Australia
by klaude Jun 7, 2004 8:51 AM
Lyons arboretum, Hawaii
by palmbob Jan 26, 2006 9:38 PM
This species has a tendency, even in the tropics, to be difficult to 'green up'. Private garden, Hawaii
by palmbob Mar 20, 2007 9:59 PM
Hilo, Hawaii at the zoo
by palmbob Mar 23, 2007 2:47 PM
Panaewa zoo, Hawaii
by palmbob Mar 23, 2007 2:49 PM
towering above most of the other palms in the Lundkvist jungle, Hawaii
by palmbob Apr 1, 2007 1:14 AM
closer, showing colors of crownshafts and flower spathes... very colorful palm! Lundkvist garden, Hawaii
by palmbob Apr 1, 2007 1:21 AM
Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden. September 2009.
by Gustichock Oct 2, 2009 11:40 PM
Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden. September 2009.
by Gustichock Oct 2, 2009 11:41 PM
Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden. September 2009.
by Gustichock Oct 2, 2009 11:41 PM
smaller plant, Hawaii, University of Hawaii
by palmbob Apr 19, 2014 3:18 PM
