Observatoire des droits humains (anglais seulement)

The palm tree that lives beneath the rainforest floor

(Version anglaise seulement)

par Chungui Lu, Professor of Sustainable Agriculture, Nottingham Trent University

In the heart of western Borneo’s vibrant jungles, the edible fruits of the underground palm are well-known to the local people who snack on them. But this botanical marvel has remained unnoticed by the scientific community for so long because it flowers and bears fruit underground.

At first glance, Pinanga subterranea, a rare palm tree, it looks like a small plant or seedling. Compared to a typical palm tree, Pinanga subterranea looks more modest and dainty, making it well-suited for smaller spaces or dense forests.

Its bright red fruits stay almost completely…

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