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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | + | [[File:33.60-E3676CR-d1.jpg|thumb|Coconut cup<br>MFA# 33.60]] | |
The hard ovoid shaped fruit of the coconut palm tree (''Cocos nucifera'') native to the tropics. Coconuts have a fibrous outer husk (see [[coir]]) and a woody inner shell which contains the coconut meat (copra) and juice (white liquid). Coconut shells range in diameter from 8 to 14 inches. | The hard ovoid shaped fruit of the coconut palm tree (''Cocos nucifera'') native to the tropics. Coconuts have a fibrous outer husk (see [[coir]]) and a woody inner shell which contains the coconut meat (copra) and juice (white liquid). Coconut shells range in diameter from 8 to 14 inches. | ||
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coconut palm tree (Cocos nucifera); coconut shells; kokos (Dan.); Kokosnuss (Deut.); Kokosnusspalme (Deut.); cocotero (Esp.); coco (Esp., Fr., Port.); cocotier (Fr.); coqueiro (Port.); kokospalme (Ned.); kokosnoot (Ned.); Palma kokosowa (Pol.); kokosnöt (Sven.); kokospalm (Sven.) | coconut palm tree (Cocos nucifera); coconut shells; kokos (Dan.); Kokosnuss (Deut.); Kokosnusspalme (Deut.); cocotero (Esp.); coco (Esp., Fr., Port.); cocotier (Fr.); coqueiro (Port.); kokospalme (Ned.); kokosnoot (Ned.); Palma kokosowa (Pol.); kokosnöt (Sven.); kokospalm (Sven.) | ||
| − | + | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== | |
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| − | Tree height = up to 30 m Bark = light gray brown with rings Palm leaves = 4-6 m | + | * Tree height = up to 30 m |
| + | * Bark = light gray brown with rings | ||
| + | * Palm leaves = 4-6 m | ||
== Additional Images == | == Additional Images == | ||
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File:Coconutf5.jpg|Coconut palm ''Cocos nucifera'' | File:Coconutf5.jpg|Coconut palm ''Cocos nucifera'' | ||
File:image10_coconut.jpg|Coconut cut in half | File:image10_coconut.jpg|Coconut cut in half | ||
| − | File:1991.1074-SC153132.jpg|thumb|Mask with coconut fiber | + | File:1991.1074-SC153132.jpg|thumb|Mask with coconut fiber<br>MFA# 1991.1074 |
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| − | == | + | ==Resources and Citations== |
| − | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: coconut palm" | + | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: coconut palm" [Accessed September 22, 2003]. |
| − | * | + | * Virginia Tech Dencrology website at www.fw.vt.edu/dendro/dendrology/main.htm (accessed Oct. 3, 2005) |
| − | * Wikipedia | + | * Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coconut (Accessed Oct. 3, 2005) |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:28, 1 July 2022
Description
The hard ovoid shaped fruit of the coconut palm tree (Cocos nucifera) native to the tropics. Coconuts have a fibrous outer husk (see Coir) and a woody inner shell which contains the coconut meat (copra) and juice (white liquid). Coconut shells range in diameter from 8 to 14 inches.
Synonyms and Related Terms
coconut palm tree (Cocos nucifera); coconut shells; kokos (Dan.); Kokosnuss (Deut.); Kokosnusspalme (Deut.); cocotero (Esp.); coco (Esp., Fr., Port.); cocotier (Fr.); coqueiro (Port.); kokospalme (Ned.); kokosnoot (Ned.); Palma kokosowa (Pol.); kokosnöt (Sven.); kokospalm (Sven.)
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Tree height = up to 30 m
- Bark = light gray brown with rings
- Palm leaves = 4-6 m
Additional Images
Coconut palm Cocos nucifera
Coconut cut in half
Mask with coconut fiber
MFA# 1991.1074
Resources and Citations
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: coconut palm" [Accessed September 22, 2003].
- Virginia Tech Dencrology website at www.fw.vt.edu/dendro/dendrology/main.htm (accessed Oct. 3, 2005)
- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coconut (Accessed Oct. 3, 2005)