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Marquesas palm

Pelagodoxa henryana

Range: Islands of the southwest Pacific

This majestic palm is found on a few remote islands in the southwest Pacific. It was apparently cultivated and carried from island to island in ancient times, possibly because of its edible seeds. Now its natural origin is unknown, but it appears to grow well in rainforest conditions with constant warmth and moisture. It can be difficult to create those conditions in South Florida gardens, so Pelagodoxa is one of the more challenging palms to try here. 
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Marquesas palm

Pelagodoxa henryana

Distribución:  Islas del suroeste del Pacífico

Esta palma majestuosa se encuentra en unas pocas islas remotas en el suroeste del Pacífico. Aparentemente era cultivado y llevado de isla a isla en tiempos antiguos, posiblemente debido a sus semillas comestibles. Ahora su origen natural es desconocido, pero parece crecer bien en condiciones de bosque lluvioso con calor y humedad constantes. Puede ser difícil crear esas condiciones en los jardines del sur de la Florida, por lo que Pelagodoxa es una de las palmeras más desafiantes para probar aquí.
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