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Phoenix dactylifera | Arecaceae | true date palm
Edible Characteristics:
The yellow orange to red dates are oblong and about 1 ½ in. in length. These are harvested in late summer and early autumn. Ripe dates are rich in sugar, 60-80% of the contents. Generally grown in arid regions with supplemental water, a single palm can produce in excess of 250 lbs. of dates per season.
