Scientific Name: Elaeis guineensis. Common Name: African Oil Palm. Native to Africa. A fast growing, large tree with dark, plumose,feathery leaves and a rough, tall tunk. It is cultivated all over the tropical world for the oil extracted from the seeds. The commercial importance of this oil makes this palm second on to the coconut in economic importance. It also an attractive and popular landscape item in tropical regions.
This item is a palm collector's packet of forty (40) Elaeis guineensis seeds, to be delivered upon receipt of payment. Note that this is a large and heavy seed and buyer pays $7.95 postage & handling.
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