Encephalartos barteri
Carruth. ex Miq.
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Summary
Source: WikipediaEncephalartos barteri is a species of cycad that is native to Benin, Ghana, Nigeria, and Togo.
Description
A cycad. The stems are about 25 cm tall and 20 cm across. It is covered with old leaf bases.
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Edible Uses
The stem contains starch that may be edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, West Africa,
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
