bismarkia Paired/ Double Bismarkia Seeds

[Katherine]

Walking in my South Florida neighborhood, I came upon a lot of bismarkia fruits on the ground, and I noticed that about ten percent of them were double (see photos).

Is this common in Bismarkias? In other palms? Does it impact fertility? Is it a mutation due to heavy chemical use?

Thank you !

[Fusca]

5 hours ago, Katherine said:

Walking in my South Florida neighborhood, I came upon a lot of bismarkia fruits on the ground, and I noticed that about ten percent of them were double (see photos).

Is this common in Bismarkias? In other palms? Does it impact fertility? Is it a mutation due to heavy chemical use?

Thank you !

It's pretty common in Bismarckia but not sure what causes it.  It's like two fruits fused together each with its own seed.  I have seen it in other palms like Chamaerops humilis.  Doesn't appear to affect viability.

[Fusca]

5 hours ago, Katherine said:

Walking in my South Florida neighborhood, I came upon a lot of bismarkia fruits on the ground, and I noticed that about ten percent of them were double (see photos).

Is this common in Bismarkias? In other palms? Does it impact fertility? Is it a mutation due to heavy chemical use?

Thank you !

It's pretty common in Bismarckia but not sure what causes it.  It's like two fruits fused together each with its own seed.  I have seen it in other palms like Chamaerops humilis.  Doesn't appear to affect viability.