- Coconut - Wikipedia
Originally native to Central Indo-Pacific, they are now ubiquitous in coastal tropical regions and are a cultural icon of the tropics The coconut tree provides food, fuel, cosmetics, folk medicine and building materials, among many other uses
- Coconut | Description, Uses, Facts | Britannica
A coconut is the edible fruit of the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera), a tree of the palm family Coconut flesh is high in fat and can be dried or eaten fresh or processed into coconut milk or coconut oil The liquid of the nut, known as coconut water, is used in beverages
- Coconut: Health Benefits and Nutrition - WebMD
Learn more about coconut, its juice and meat, its health benefits, nutritional information, and recipes
- Coconut - Wikiwand
The coconut tree is a member of the palm tree family (Arecaceae) and the only living species of the genus Cocos The term "coconut" can refer to the whole cocon
- Coconut palm | Tree, Scientific Name, Uses, Cultivation, Facts . . .
Coconut palm is a species of palm cultivated extensively in tropical areas for its edible fruit, the coconut Coconut palms are found in tropical coastal areas nearly worldwide and are the most economically important palm species
- 5 Health and Nutrition Benefits of Coconut
Coconut is the fruit of the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera), which is commonly used for its water, milk, oil, and tasty meat Coconut trees are the most widespread fruit trees globally
- Coconut - New World Encyclopedia
It is one of about 2,600 species in the palm family Arecaceae and it is the only extant species in the genus Cocos The term coconut refers to the fruit of the coconut palm, which consists of a fibrous husk (mesocarp) encasing a large seed or inner stone
- Coconuts Aren’t Actually Nuts—They’re Closer to Peaches Than Walnuts
Botanically, a coconut is the seed of a drupe and, unlike hazelnuts or walnuts, is not a true nut Coconuts are incredibly versatile They can be used fresh, dried, or frozen, and their many byproducts—milk, oil, sugar, and more—play starring roles in cuisines around the world
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