Coconuts grow on what kind of tree?
AnswerA palm tree
Coconuts grow on the coconut palm, which thrives on sandy tropical coasts.
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Coconut facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about coconuts, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
How many 'eyes' (pores) does a coconut shell have?
Answer3
A coconut shell has three pores; the sprout grows out through the softest of them.
Going deeper
Botanically, a coconut is classified as what?
AnswerA drupe
A coconut is a fibrous drupe, a fruit with a hard stony layer around the seed, like a peach pit.
What is 'coir'?
AnswerFiber from the coconut husk
Coir is the tough fiber from coconut husks, used for doormats, ropes and brushes.
What is 'copra'?
AnswerDried coconut kernel
Copra is the dried white meat of the coconut, pressed to extract coconut oil.
Expert level
What is the scientific name of the coconut palm?
AnswerCocos nucifera
The coconut palm is Cocos nucifera; the others are a banana, the date palm and the oil palm.
Roughly how long does a coconut take to fully mature on the palm?
AnswerAbout 12 months
A coconut takes roughly a year from flowering to reach full maturity.
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