The Palm Tree

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{Cocos coronata. — Martius., This Brazilian palm is distinguished for its state- liness and grace. It is one of the most rapidly grow- ing palms. Its local name is Urucuri-iba. From its nuts oil is extracted, and the farina obtained from its pith the natives make into bread.
{Cocos hutyracea. — Lixx^eus.) From the fruit of this tree, which is mucilaginous and very oily, the natives of New Granada make a kind oi butter.
Like the kindred Coco, which 3'ields bread, it is of majestic height, and be
...ars a royal designation. Its local name is "PalmaReal;" it is also called " Palma Dulce.'' In the valley of the Magdalena this tree is known as "Palma de Vino" — Wine Palm. Humboldt calls it " the vine of the country." By many the wine of this palm is considered equal to Champagne. It is procured by hollowing out a part of the tree at the top. The sap collects in the cavity, and is then drawn off.
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IN the threshold of the New World, palm branches met Columbus. They were carried in the hands of the poor natives, unconscious as they were of the full significance of these green branches of welcome.


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