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Old man palm

Coccothrinax crinita

Range: Western Cuba

Very rare in its native habitat of western Cuba, the old man palm has become a treasured landscape plant in South Florida. It is tough and easy to grow, but it takes a long time to reach an impressive size. The “beard” is formed by fibers that emerge with each new leaf and remain on the stem after the leaf falls. In the springtime, the old man palm blooms with masses of tiny white flowers, which are followed by showy pink-purple fruits in late summer.

 

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Palma de anciano

Coccothrinax crinita

Range: Cuba occidental

Muy rara en su hábitat nativo en el oeste de Cuba, la palma del anciano se ha convertido en una planta preciada del paisaje del sur de la Florida. Es resistente y fácil de cultivar, pero le toma mucho tiempo alcanzar un tamaño impresionante. La “barba” está formada por fibras que emergen con cada hoja nueva y permanecen en el tallo después de que la hoja cae. En la primavera, la palma del anciano florece con masas de diminutas flores blancas, a las que siguen vistosas frutas rosadas y violetas a fines del verano.

Tropical Plants of Lincoln Road

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