Happy World Coconut Day - 02nd Sep
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Coconut, also known as ‘sri phal’ in Sanskrit and ‘nariyal’ in Hindi, is a member of the palm tree family (Arecaceae) and the only living species of the genus Cocos. Interestingly, the term "coconut" may refer to the whole coconut palm including the edible part of the palm, which, botanically speaking, is a drupe instead of a nut, as opposed to the common use.
The plant’s name is derived from an old Portuguese word for "head" or "skull", as the three easily identifiable indentations on the coconut shell resemble a face.
The plant’s name is derived from an old Portuguese word for "head" or "skull", as the three easily identifiable indentations on the coconut shell resemble a face.
