A tropical palm tree (Arenga pinnata) native to Southeast Asia, valued for its sap, fiber, and fruit.
From Malay 'arèn' or 'aren,' the native name for this palm species used across Southeast Asia.
The areng palm is incredibly versatile—its sap can be fermented into alcohol, its fibers made into rope, and its fruit eaten, making it a supermarket tree for tropical communities!
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