within 8–10 years and that the complete removal of the heart requires the ruination of the entire plant. While there are concerns about the negative impacts of harvesting palm hearts, further conservation efforts could be explored using the research on the outcome of adaptations to moisture within the grown environment on the life span of heart of palm seeds. See also Banana pith Palmyra sprout Deckenia nobilis Sago References Edible palms Stem vegetables Latin American cuisine Southeast Asian cuisine