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1. Caryota urens Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 2: 1189. 1753.

Solitary fishtail palm

Stems solitary, greater than 15 cm in diam. Leaves 5--7 m. 2n = 32.

Flowering in summer. Moist organic soil over limestone in mesic hammocks and disturbed wooded areas; 0--10 m; introduced; Fla.; native to India.


 

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