The coconut palm, Cocos nucifera, is an erect palm in the family Arecaceae which is grown its fruits, used primarily for the extraction of coconut oil for use in cooking. ... The seed is protected by a thick, stony shell, or endocarp, and is partially filled with a liquid known as coconut water.  The coconut palm, Cocos nucifera, is an erect palm in the family Arecaceae which is grown its fruits, used primarily for the extraction of coconut oil for use in cooking. … The seed is protected by a thick, stony shell, or endocarp, and is partially filled with a liquid known as coconut water.

Coconuts are especially high in manganese, which is essential for bone health and the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and cholesterol They're also rich in copper and iron, which help form red blood cells, as well as selenium, an important antioxidant that protects your cells