Fishtail Palm

he sap of this palm is very high in simple sugars. In India and other Asian countries, the palm is tapped for its syrup which is often fermented into an alcoholic beverage called toddy.


Common Name - fishtail palm


Additional Info

They are often known as fishtail palms because of the shape of their leaves.They are also one of the few Arecaceae with bipinnate foliage. Many grow in mountainous areas and are adapted to warm mediterranean climates as well as subtropical and tropical climates.