The term ASIAN PALM refers to a variety of palms native to Asia, including SAGO (4 letters), BETEL (5 letters), BETELNUTS (9 letters), NIPA (4 letters), ARECA (5 letters), and TALIPOT (7 letters). SAGO is a starch extracted from the pith of certain palm stems, while BETEL is a climbing palm with heart-shaped leaves. Betelnuts are the seeds of the BETEL palm, which are chewed as a stimulant in some parts of Asia. NIPA is a species of palm found in mangrove swamps, while ARECA is a type of palm with a single trunk and feather-like leaves. Talipot is a species of palm with a large fan-shaped leaf and a long flowering stem. All of these palms are important sources of food, materials, and medicine in many parts of Asia.