Scientists have shown for the first time the widespread harm caused in Peru by cutting down the palm tree Mauritia flexuosa in order to harvest its fruit. The scientists examined where and why the ...

D ates are a unique fruit from the date palm tree that have been celebrated for over 4,000 years as a rich source of ...

The coconut palm (Cocos nucifera) is the most common palm tree known by people across the globe. With its signature fruit and ...

The fruits have ripened and there is a bounty to harvest. I write not of citrus but of palms. Specifically my topic this week concerns fruits of our native desert fan palm, Washingtonia filifera.

Editor’s Note: Call to Earth is a CNN initiative in partnership with Rolex. Laury Cullen is a Rolex Awards Laureate. Small, round, and midnight blue, you’d be forgiven for mistaking the juçara berry ...

Botanists in the chilly city strive to keep the tropical wonder alive. Jan. 29, 2012— -- In 2010, Berlin's Botanical Garden received a rare and precious gift from the Seychelles: a nut from the ...

The Claim: Red palm oil, a deep orange fat pressed from the palm tree fruit, is a superfood—packed with healthy antioxidants and good for the heart, say companies who sell it. The Verdict: The ...