Euterpe edulis, commonly known as juçara, jussara (an archaic alternative spelling), açaÃ-do-sul or palmiteiro, is a palm species in the genus Euterpe. It is now predominantly used for hearts of palm. It is closely related to the açaà palm (Euterpe oleracea), a species cultivated for its fruit and superior hearts of palm. The larvae of Caligo...
