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Trithrinax schizophylla
Botanical details
- Family
- Arecaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Genus
Trithrinax
- Genus description
Trithrinax consist of spiny fan palms which are slow-growing but very hardy, withstanding extremes of weather conditions and poor soils. Stems are covered in thorny fibres, the strong leaves are fan-shaped and shoots are red in colour. Some varieties have large clusters of ornate yellow flowers.
- Name status
Correct
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