Geographical distribution of the licuri palm tree (Syagrus coronata (Mart.) Becc.) and anatomy of its fruit. Licuri is endemic to regions from northern Minas Gerais to southern Pernambuco (panel A). Panel B shows the standard shape and color of the licuri fruit used in this study, along with anatomical features, cross-section, and physical characteristics of ripe, freeze-dried licuri fruits collected from Tingui Farm in Malhada dos Bois, Sergipe, Brazil (Latitude: 10°20′58″ S; Longitude: 36°55′27″ W).