Phoenix (plant) thin layer of fruit pulp. The central soft part of the stem of "P. rupicola, P. acaulis," and "P. humilis" is a rich source of starch. Palms are felled to extract this central ‘pith’ which is dried, powdered, stored and used for preparation of bread by Indian natives. The "P. canariensis" sap is cooked to a sweet, thick syrup. "P. sylvestris" Roxb. is widely used in India as a source of sugar. The sugary sap from some African palms yields country liquor on fermentation (palm wine). While "P. dactylifera" is grown for its edible dates, the Canary Island date palm
Tree of life chronology) "The Magician's Nephew". Alex Proyas' 2009 film "Knowing" ends with the two young protagonists directed towards the tree of life. In season 13 of the TV series "Supernatural", fruit from the tree of life is an important ingredient in a spell to open a portal to an alternate reality. The angel Castiel is able to find the tree in Syria and returns from a mission with the fruit in "Scoobynatural". The fruit is used in subsequent episodes as part of the spell to open the portal between the worlds. Tree of life The tree of life is a widespread