oil palm

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oil palm Tree grown in humid tropical regions of w Africa and Madagascar, source of oil for margarine and soap. The long, feather-shaped fronds rise from a short trunk. Height: 9–15m (30–50ft). Family Arecaceae/Palmae.

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oil palm

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oil palm See ELAEIS.

A Dictionary of Plant Sciences MICHAEL ALLABY

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