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The Palm Tree of Cambodia

The Palm Tree of Cambodia.

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The Palm Tree of Cambodia

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  1. The Palm Tree of Cambodia

  2. The palm tree, known better in Khmer as Deum Tnort, is seen in every corner of Khmer territory. Some Khmer people believe that the palm tree is the symbol of the Khmer territorial border. “Where there are palm trees, then that area is considered as being part of Cambodia”.

  3. There are two kinds of palm trees: - The female bears fruit that will eventually go to seed. - The male does not bear fruit, although it does produce flowers that are shaped like big candles.The palm tree grows best in an area with a wet climate.

  4. The flowers can be made into sweets. The sweet nectar (juice) can be dried and made into red sugar. Vinegar and drinks can be made from the sour nectar.

  5. The palm tree is very useful for Khmer people. Every part of it can produce household items. The wood, which is black in color, is used to construct shelters or to build boats. Mats, hats, fans and roofs of Khmer houses are made from palm tree leaves.

  6. Its fruit is edible and can be used as a vegetable or for making cakes. Other parts of the tree are used to make traditional medicine

  7. The palm tree is so important to the Khmer culture that the Cambodian government announced, “The cutting of palm trees is the cutting of the Khmer soul and destroying oneself.” The future of the palm tree in Cambodia is uncertain. It may even face the danger of extinction if people keep cutting them down. If Deum Tnort is cut down every day it could mean that future Khmer generations will only know the Deum Tnort from pictures and not the real trees.

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