With their hanging bunches of thousands of green fruits, licuri palms are easy to spot from a distance. In the semi-arid state of Bahia in Brazil, licuri plays a fundamental role in the local economy,
and for many families it represents their only source of income. The fruits can be eaten unripe or ripe, raw or toasted. They can also be pressed into milk or oil.
With their hanging bunches of thousands of green fruits, licuri palms are easy to spot from a distance. In the semi-arid state of Bahia in Brazil, licuri plays a fundamental role in the local economy,
and for many families it represents their only source of income. The fruits can be eaten unripe or ripe, raw or toasted. They can also be pressed into milk or oil.