[[File:Date palm.jpg|thumb|350px|left|Date palm]]Other names : Phoenix Dactylifera, Palm tree, Date palm<br>Dates are the fruit of the date palm tree and are grown primarily in dry, arid regions, such as the Middle East and parts of California.
==Special Precautions of Dates==
* Kidney Stones : Dates may be an unhealthy choice if you suffer from kidney stones. They are classified as very high in oxalates since a single date contains 24 mg, according to the Harvard School of Public Health. If you are unsure about whether dates should be part of your diet, talk to your doctor.