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Trachycarpus fortunei Chusan palm Evergreen tree (1 Page of 5) The Trachycarpus fortunei plant species is found in E. Asia - C. and E. China. It is a member of the Palmae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Chusan palm. Some home gardeners know the variety as T. excelsus. Chamaerops fortunei. C. excelsus. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Trachycarpus fortunei Common Name: Chusan palm Family: Palmae Author: (Hook.)H.Wendl. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 12 Mature Width: 2 Habitat: Montane oak forests to 2400 metres[200].
Edible Uses: Young flower buds - cooked[2, 105, 178]. Used like bamboo shoots[183]. The fresh flowers and terminal bud are also apparently consumed[183].
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