Attalea colenda, a palm tree native to the coastal plain of western Ecuador, produces from one to four infructescences per tree every year, each with an average of 5065 fruits. The oil content of the ...
Subtribe Oncospermatinae (Arecaceae: Arecoideae: Areceae) is a diverse group of spiny Old World palms. The subtribe includes Oncosperma, a widespread Asian genus of five species, along with seven ...
Palm Sunday is April 13 and palms have long been a symbol of sunny Southern California. There are many different types of palms around California, but there is only one native to the area. The palm ...
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Go tropical this summer by growing these exotic beauties, with expert help. Mention palm trees and you might think of the Caribbean and other tropical holiday hotspots - but you can grow your own palm ...