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An aquatic palm in diverse water types in central and western Amazonia, the fruits are produced in the rainy season. Locals snack on the fruits and occasionally take them to urban markets. When soft and immature, the nut is also eaten as a snack.
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Smith, N. (2015). Bactris concinna . In: Palms and People in the Amazon. Geobotany Studies. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-05509-1_23
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