Date

About

Common Names

Date

Classification

Fruit Tree

Description

A fleshy fruited palm used in many warmer regions as a regular dietary component.

Ecology

Rarity

Distribution

Life Cycle

Related species

Black Date

Yellow Date

Uses

Cultivation

Culinary

Medicinal

Other

The long feathery leaves of this plant are used in weaving and for cordage fibres.

History

Cultural

Religious