Allagoptera brevicalyx

Allagoptera brevicalyx is a rare dwarf palm native to the sandy coastal restingas of Bahia and Sergipe, Brazil. It features a subterranean or very short trunk and striking, silver-waxy pinnate leaves that arch gracefully. This clumping species is highly salt-tolerant and thrives in full sun and well-drained sandy soils. Its yellow-green inflorescences produce aromatic, edible fruits with a flavor reminiscent of papaya, making it a unique choice for coastal landscaping and collectors.