The tiny, round fruits are grouped together & turn from green to yellow or orange as they ripen. In addition to being aesthetically pleasing, these fruits are a sitheen patti joygnificant source of food for a variety of wildlife species. Rummy palms can be easily identified by enthusiasts by looking for these characteristics in both natural and cultivated environments. Rummy palms are important both ecologically and culturally, and many Pacific Island cultures have used them in traditional medicine.