Across southeastern Liberia, oil palms grow wild in the forest. Known as “country palm,” the Elaeis guineensis tree is native to West Africa and treasured by local communities. “In the rural areas ...

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The oil palm tree, Elaeis guineensis, is native to West and central Africa, and commercial plantations are now expanding in the region. If a full-scale boom developed, it could encroach on crucial ...

The vibrantly colored oil is made from palm fruits and can cost three times as much as its kernel-oil counterpart. Despite the high cost, the handmade oil is a staple in West African households ...

The researchers discovered tiny silica structures, called phytoliths, which form in plant tissues. These fossils were found ...

ACROSS south-eastern Liberia, oil palms grow wild in the forest. Known as “country palm,” the Elaeis guineensis tree is ...