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

The fruit of this palm find regular use in a wide variety of dishes.

Medicinal

Other

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

History

Cultural

Religious