Blue Hesper Palm (Brahea armata)

Family: Arecaceae or Palmae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Bloom Color: White. Main Bloom Time: Early summer, Early spring, Late summer, Late spring, Mid summer, Mid spring. Form: Palm.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Although we have seen no reports of edibility, the fruit is almost certainly edible either raw or cooked. It is about 2cm in diameter. — Although we have seen no reports of edibility, the fruit is almost certainly edible either raw or cooked.; It is about 2cm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry woodlands, usually on limestone soils. (Zone 9)