Q: Is a date palm renowned for its long-lived orthodox seed? ¶
A: Yes, and which successfully sprouted after accidental storage for 2000 years.
Q: Is a date palm also edible? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Are date palms susceptible to a disease called Bayoud disease? ¶
A: Yes, and which is caused by the fungus Fusarium oxysporum.
Q: Are date palms tapped for the sweet sap? ¶
A: Yes, and which is converted into palm sugar , molasses or alcoholic beverages.
Q: Is a date palm dioecious? ¶
A: Yes, and having separate male and female plants.
Q: Are date palms also tapped in large parts of Africa for palm wine? ¶
A: Yes.