Date palm
Date Palm
The Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera), is a palm in the genus Phoenix, cultivated for its edible sweet fruit.
Pronunciation
Date Palm: /ˈdeɪt pɑːm/
Etymology
The term "Date Palm" comes from the Greek word "dáktulos," which means "finger," and the Latin term "palma," which refers to the palm of the hand. This is likely due to the fruit's elongated shape and the tree's hand-like frond arrangement.
Description
The Date Palm is a tall tree, typically reaching 15–25 meters (49–82 ft) or more. The leaves, known as fronds, are pinnate, and can reach 3–5 meters (9.8–16.4 ft) in length. The fruit, or date, is a drupe, varying in color from yellow to red to brown as it ripens.
Cultivation and Uses
Date Palms are cultivated extensively for their fruit, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa. The fruit is consumed fresh or dried, and is also used in a variety of culinary applications, including baking and making date honey.
Related Terms
- Drupe: A type of fruit in which an outer fleshy part surrounds a shell with a seed inside. Dates are a type of drupe.
- Frond: The leaf or leaflike part of a palm, fern, or similar plant.
- Date (fruit): The fruit of the date palm, a sweet, edible fruit that is often dried and eaten or used in cooking.
- Date honey: A type of syrup made from dates, also known as date syrup or date molasses.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Date palm
- Wikipedia's article - Date palm
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