Niger (southeastern): fruit andn young root eaten cooked or raw. Sudan (western): kernels crushed and mixed with porridge. Chad (central) : fruit eaten. Nigeria (Kano State, northern): fruit rind ...

Martinique (Macossa district): young fruit collected for its milk [sic]. Chemical composition: Protein = 3.9g/100g. Fat = 6.4g/100g. Carbohydrate = 80.6g/100g. Calcium = 144mg/100g. Phosphorus = 226mg ...

Hyphaene guineensis (doum), among the most threatened palm species in west Africa. Didier Roguet Palm trees grace the landscape across Africa, thriving in environments as diverse as deserts and ...