Attalea speciosa (babassu, babassu palm, babaçu, cusi) is a palm native to the Amazon Rainforest region in South America. Hyacinth Macaws eat its see

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Attalea speciosa (babassu, babassu palm, babaçu, cusi) is a palm native to the Amazon Rainforest region in South America. Hyacinth Macaws eat its seeds. This plant has commercial value because its seeds produce an edible oil called babassu oil, which is also used in cleaners and skin care products. The fruit is used to produce products such as medicines, beauty aids, and beverages. In the Pantanal region of Brazil, Mato Grosso, South America

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Location: Pantanal region, Mato Grosso, Brazil, South America
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