pambil
Pambil is a common name used for several palm species in the Arecaceae family, most notably Bactris gasipaes, known as the peach palm. In Central and South America, the term pambil is used to refer to this species and its edible heart of palm, and sometimes its fruits. The peach palm is native to tropical forests from southern Nicaragua to western Amazonia and is cultivated widely in agroforestry systems because it produces multiple harvests and can grow under shade.
Description: The palm typically forms several stems, reaching several meters in height, with pinnate leaves and
Uses: The most important product is the heart of palm from newly cut shoots, a delicacy used
Distribution and cultivation: In addition to its natural range, it is cultivated in many tropical countries
Other uses and names: In some local languages, pambil refers to this or related palm species; the