Gao (palm)

The Gao (Ancistrophyllum secundiflorum) is a type of palm tree found in the Dzangha-Sangha tropical forest of Cameroon. It has thorny stems, which it uses to wrap around other trees in the vicinity, enabling it to grow to heights of over 30 meters. The local population harvests the tree, and uses it to make palm oil and palm wine, as well as mats and baskets.