Scott Meadows-ChowdhryCorozo palm, a traditional construction materialAmong the many uses of the Corozo palm, the utilization of palm fronds as roofing material is by far the most prevalent. A large proportion…Aug 8, 2017Aug 8, 2017
Scott Meadows-ChowdhryCorozo [Attalea cohune] Nuts and OilCorozo palms produce large bunches of nuts that hang among their enormous fonds in the configuration typical to palm trees. An individual…Jul 27, 2017Jul 27, 2017
Scott Meadows-ChowdhryThe Corozo Palm [Attalea cohune] and its HabitatThe Corozo Palm Attalea cohune is a prolific, and at times dominant, species in humid lowland biomes of Central America. The eastern…Jul 26, 2017Jul 26, 2017
Scott Meadows-ChowdhryMorro Seeds and Seed OilMature Morro seeds are embedded within a syrupy mass of pulp. This pulp possesses a unique and pungent, yet pleasant, scent that can be…Jul 24, 2017Jul 24, 2017
Scott Meadows-ChowdhryThe Fruit of the Morro Tree [Crescentia alata]Morro fruit has many distinct features that can be utilized for human use. The dried shell of the Morro fruit has been utilized for making…Jul 24, 20172Jul 24, 20172
Scott Meadows-ChowdhryFlowering Cycle of the Morro Tree [Crescentia alata]The flowers of the Morro tree are an example of its many unique attributes. Morro tree populations flower, undergo pollination, and set…Jul 24, 2017Jul 24, 2017
Scott Meadows-ChowdhryThe Morro Tree [Crescentia alata] and its HabitatThe Morro tree Crescentia alata grows, wild and cultivated, in many low to mid elevation habitats throughout Central America. The hilly and…Jul 24, 2017Jul 24, 2017