The present communication describes the embryo development in Areca catechu L., commonly known as the areca-nut or betel-nut palm.

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Unripe or ripe nuts are shelled, boiled and sun-dried, then crushed with lime and catechu, a red, astringent extract made from boiled pieces of areca palm wood. The nuts can be bought and eaten in ...