Coconut palms are found in the
southeastern parts of Asia and the islands of Melanesia in the Pacific
Ocean They stand from 40 to 100 feet high and have feather-like leaves
that spread out from the top of their branchless trunks.They may
live up to 100 years. Coconuts grow in clusters among the leaves and range
from 6 to 12 inches across. A tree may produce up to 100 coconuts a year.
People have
introduced coconuts to all the tropical and subtropical parts of the world.
They are very useful. People are cutting them to build houses and make
hats, mats, and baskets. They use coconuts for milk and to add to foods
like candy bars.
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