Sabal minor in Native Habitat

[Manalto]

I stopped off in Brooks Park in Chickasaw Alabama yesterday and got this shot of Sabal minor growing at the edge of the bayou. It's pretty swampy here but they seem to be thriving.

[BeyondTheGarden]

Is that Peltandra there with the arrow-shaped leaves? 

[Manalto]

4 hours ago, Jesse PNW said:

Is that Peltandra there with the arrow-shaped leaves? 

Yes, it is indeed Peltandra cordata (pickerelweed) and it has begun to bloom.

A closer view of the foliage:

[WSimpson]

Most people have seen this NC native Minor since I post it so often ,  but a few may not have seen it . So here is my favorite native Minor picture . The picture is showing a  successful palm hunt by Gary Hollar , owner of Gary's Nursery in eastern NC . I think that is in Hyde County NC 

Will

 

 

Edited May 24, 2022 by Will Simpson

[BeyondTheGarden]

@Manalto I think I was mistaken... maybe Pontederia cordata?  Peltandra looks similar. 

[Manalto]

5 hours ago, Will Simpson said:

Most people have seen this NC native Minor since I post it so often,  but a few may not have seen it. 

 

 

I hadn't, so thanks for posting. That is a beast!

[Manalto]

5 hours ago, Jesse PNW said:

@Manalto I think I was mistaken... maybe Pontederia cordata?  Peltandra looks similar.

The confusion may come from me thinking the blooms belong to the foliage in the second photo. I think it may be Pontederia flower and Peltandra foliage?

Edited May 24, 2022 by Manalto

[GregVirginia7]

On 5/24/2022 at 3:33 AM, Manalto said:

Yes, it is indeed Peltandra cordata (pickerelweed) and it has begun to bloom.

A closer view of the foliage:

Is that a “lit” runway landing pad on the flower petal? If it is, amazing construction on that flower…

[GregVirginia7]

On 5/24/2022 at 9:50 AM, Will Simpson said:

Most people have seen this NC native Minor since I post it so often ,  but a few may not have seen it . So here is my favorite native Minor picture . The picture is showing a  successful palm hunt by Gary Hollar , owner of Gary's Nursery in eastern NC . I think that is in Hyde County NC 

Will

 

 

How old must that specimen be? It must be Al old one.

[Collectorpalms]

4 hours ago, GregVirginia7 said:

How old must that specimen be? It must be Al old one.

Sabal Minors have different growth rates depending on variety. My Louisiana and Brazoria look a lot like that in size and are only 15 years old. The trunk on that one doesn't look too old. So its its just a big leaf Minor growing in swampy conditions which they love it may be 20 -30 years old my guess.

Edited May 26, 2022 by Collectorpalms

[Collectorpalms]

48 minutes ago, Collectorpalms said:

Sabal Minors have different growth rates depending on variety. My Louisiana and Brazoria look a lot like that in size and are only 15 years old. The trunk on that one doesn't look too old. So its its just a big leaf Minor growing in swampy conditions which they love it may be 20 -30 years old my guess.

 that was 2006, so add another 16 years, wonder if we could get update picture.

[WSimpson]

58 minutes ago, Collectorpalms said:

 that was 2006, so add another 16 years, wonder if we could get update picture.

That would be cool to have an updated picture . I'll be checking in with Gary at some point and I'll ask about it . 

It would really be worth a trip out there in the wilderness to check on it again .

Will

[Manalto]

Correcting embarrassing error above, Pontederia cordata bloom shown with correct foliage.

[BeyondTheGarden]

That makes sense, the leaf shapes between the two plants are distinct.  Pontederia is wider and more erect like an upright Alocasia, and I'm pretty sure the other plant that has narrower and longer leaves is a Peltandra (virginica?).  I've been trying to get ahold of this plant (Peltandra) for awhile just haven't purchased yet. 

 

Edited May 27, 2022 by Jesse PNW