Attalea

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A tall palm tree with feather-like leaves from Central and northern South America, often with edible seeds

noun
/əˈteɪliə/

Specialized

: Attalea

Researchers studied the ecological role of Attalea in supporting local wildlife diversity.

Examples

The Attalea palm is known for its tall, slender trunk.
Certain species within the Attalea genus are prized for their edible seeds.
The towering Attalea palms are a prominent feature of the Amazonian landscape.
Several species of Attalea thrive in tropical rainforests.
The towering Attalea palms are a prominent feature of the Amazonian landscape.
Certain species within the Attalea genus are prized for their edible seeds.
Several species of Attalea thrive in tropical rainforests.

Compounds

Attalea funifera

Specialized

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A Brazilian palm tree whose strong fibers are used to make ropes, mats and brushes

Surface Forms

Attalea singular

Attaleas plural

Etymology

Attalea is a scientific name for a group of palm trees and was probably formed from an old place or personal name like Attaleia. A helpful way to remember it is to think of Attalea as palms 'from a place', which is why the name now refers to this genus of tropical palms native to Central and northern South America.