What part of the sago palm is edible? A Guide to True Sago Palms vs. Toxic Cycads
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A staggering number of people mistake the common ornamental sago cycad for the edible true sago palm, a potentially fatal error. It is vital to know that the starchy trunk pith of the true sago palm is the only part safely prepared for consumption, while most cycad parts are poisonous.