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An Unexpected Palm

RainForestt Robert

By RainForestt Robert
in DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDE

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RainForestt Robert Mentor

RainForestt Robert

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I went to beach for a weekend recently and came across what I suspect to be Sabal minor. It was totally unexpected as I had never seen this palm anywhere in Trinidad previously. What a pleasant surprise. I will visit next month to see if the seeds are ripe!

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RainForestt Robert

Here is a closeup of the seeds

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Trinidad!  Southernmost island in the Caribbean.

So many plants, So little space.

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FRITO Grand Master

FRITO

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definently interesting. what caught my eye is the length of the inflorescence. it is short and close to the palm. maybe because its in full sun?(don't know if this could be a possibility)

most sabal minor ive seen have bracts extending out past the fronds. any experts have any input on this observation?

heres a photo for comparison purposes

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thanks for sharing! :)

Luke

Tallahassee, FL - USDA zone 8b/9a

63" rain annually

January avg 65/40 - July avg 92/73

North Florida Palm Society - http://palmsociety.blogspot.com/

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ruskinPalms Grand Master

ruskinPalms

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These are beautiful little fan palms. Probably very under used in the landscape in FL.

Parrish, FL

Zone 9B

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BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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Maybe Miamiensis?

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

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Jason in Orlando Experienced

Jason in Orlando

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Looks like S. etonia.

Jason

Skell's Bells

 

 

Inland Central Florida, 28N, 81W. Humid-subtropical climate with occasional frosts and freezes. Zone 9b.

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