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Jaggery Palm ( Caryota urens )
Height: up to 20 m
Origin: Sri Lanka, India and Myanmar
Environment: fields and rainforest clearings
Climate: monsoon climates and peri-humid regions
Notes:
The Jaggery Palm, also known as fishtail palm or toddy palm, grows in the understory of moist flatlands and low mountain rain forests. Distinct, evenly spaced rings on the trunk are scars formed by fallen leaves. The Jaggery Palm begins to produce flowers when it reaches approximately 6 m. It is frequently used as an ornamental tree; commonly planted in gardens or parks.