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
Fruit of the Poisonous Tree (Once Upon a Time) Fruit of the Poisonous Tree (Once Upon a Time) "Fruit of the Poisonous Tree" is the 11th episode of the American fairy tale/drama television series "Once Upon a Time", which aired in the United States on ABC on January 29, 2012. The series takes place in the fictional seaside town of Storybrooke, Maine, in which the residents are actually characters from various fairy tales that were transported to the "real world" town by a powerful curse. In this episode, Emma Swan (Jennifer Morrison) is asked by Sidney Glass (Giancarlo Esposito) for help uncovering evidence that could expose Regina's (Lana Parrilla)