Metroxylon sagu

Metroxylon sagu is a species of palm in the genus Metroxylon, native to tropical southeastern Asia in Indonesia (western New Guinea, and the Moluccas), Papua New Guinea, Malaysia (both Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak) and possibly also the Philippines (though maybe introduced there).Germplasm Resources Information Network: Metroxylon sagu
It is a monocarpic palm growing to 10 m tall or more, with pinnate leaves up to 7 m long.Huxley, A., ed. (1992). New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. Macmillan ISBN 0-333-47494-5.
==Cultivation and uses==
It is of commercial importance as the main source of sago, a starch
used in cooking for puddings, noodles, breads, and as a thickener.
==References==
Category:Metroxylon