Today’s sketch of the day in my moleskine art journal is the tree that gave Penang island it’s name. The Pinang Palm or Areca nut palm. Areca Catechu.
The seed is commonly known as betel nut seed because it is shaved, wrapped in betel leaf and used for chewing.
The Penang state flag features the Pinang Palm. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Penang
Island Living. I love my Penang xoxo
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June 23, 2015 at 18:13
Yes it does! 😆
June 23, 2015 at 17:58
I learn as I go along as well 😆
June 23, 2015 at 17:35
Nicely done! Betel nut, it does interesting things to the teeth over time.
June 23, 2015 at 14:03
Reblogged this on Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser and commented:
I LOVE any Palms-they adorn my yard and I love watching the fronds swaying in the ocean seabreeze!
June 23, 2015 at 12:06
Thank you for the valuable info. I liked chewing it but didn’t know the details:) Thank you again