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Caloosahatchee Regional Park, Lee County, Florida
by GoatLockerGuns- 7 replies
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This park is truly a Sabal pametto paradise. I know, there are plenty of parks in Florida with wild Sabal palmetto forests; however, there is something about the way nature presents itself here that keeps me coming back. These pictures were taken on Christmas Day of 2020. I have also seen Roystonea regia and Serenoa repens growing in the park as well.
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Hello palm lovers, I was in the Columbia, South Carolina area from December 22nd-24th, and while there I saw many palms, both native and exotic. I will put pictures below of the many beautiful palms I saw on the trip. I alspo made videos on many of these palms on my YouTube channel, PalmsUSA. Take care and happy holidays! PalmsUSA Sabal palmetto in Fort Mill, South Carolina, just south of Charlotte, NC: Saw this massive Butia once I entered Columbia: Pindos were everywhere around town: And of course there were Sabal palmetto everywhere in the capital of the palmetto state: …
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Rainbow Springs, Dunnellon FL
by JASON M- 2 replies
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Hi everyone! Today I went to Rainbow Springs which is in Marion County right off US 41. It was an early tourist attraction before the state acquired it and became a state park. I’ve been here before in the middle of summer to swim in the springs, so being here at noon and it still being only 46 degrees was kind of surreal.The Headspring, looking down from the welcome center pathwaySome tall Sabals and a big clump of Rhapis excelsaMan-made waterfalls that were kept after the transition to state parkNice Chamaerops leaning over a waterfall trickling back down to the springBonus Sabal that was by the parking lot, stunted palmetto or another species? Overall height 5 feet.
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A drive to the beach today
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R. Sapida and Phormium tenax in habitat plus planted CIDP lining the entrance to Waihi, NZ
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Some photos from the CFPACS visit to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. Ficus altissima Licuala spinosa Rhapidophyllum hystrix Acoelorrhaphe wrightii Satakentia liukiuensis Thrinax radiata Coccothrinax barbadensis Howea forsteriana (1) Howea forsteriana (2) Sabal yapa Coccothrinax crinita Coccothrinax argentata Some very large Golden cocos... don't stand under these Salacca magnifica Calyptrocalyx spicatus Out in the jungle...
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My trip to Jamaica 2020 right now mon
by Rickybobby- 9 replies
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Hey everyone. Follow me and I spend the week in ocho Rios Jamaica. Out my door so far are Ptychosperma elegans Adonidia Merrillii cocos nucifera and dypsis lutescens. The road coming into the resort is lined with Phoenix roebellini I plan on do some seed hunting shortly
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Litchfield Park ( Northern Territory ) in the 'Wet'
by greysrigging- 8 replies
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My favourite location in the Top End of the Territory, especially in the rainy season. There are 3 endemic ( that I know of )palm species at Florence Falls, all growing in close proximity to one another. Carpentaria acuminata and Livistona humilis are very common throughout the Park, albeit in different habitats I used to think, but I have a pic of the two species growing side by side at the bottom of Florence Falls. The other species Hydriastele wendlandia ( called the Florence Falls palm locally ) is endemic to the permanent creeks, soaks and springs of the hills and escarpments in the Park, and I think I've seen it in the hills near Adelaide River town ( Robin Falls an…
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Coccothrinax scoparia revisited,February 2020
by aztropic- 15 replies
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In October 2006,the IPS sponsored a trip to the Dominican Republic to view native palms in situ.Fast forward 14 years for another peek at this specific, spectacular,remote area, occupied by Coccothrinax scoparia.This is a medium sized "high elevation" palm that grows mostly in shady,pine forests.Tree is very similar to Coccothrinax montana,another Dominican mountain palm,the easiest identifier being white fruits on montana vs. traditional purple cocco fruits on scoparia. aztropic Mesa,Arizona
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Pseudophoenix ekmanii revisited February 2020
by aztropic- 1 follower
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In October 2006,the IPS sponsored a trip to the Dominican Republic to view native palms in situ.Fast forward 14 years for another peek at this specific, spectacular, very remote area, occupied by Pseudophoenix ekmanii.Then,a group of around 200 people were rotated by helicopter into habitat to view this exceptionally beautiful and rarely seen palm.This time,I made the hike of approximately 5 miles with 1 other palmtalker guided by Leonel Mera into the forest for a few more pictures.Enjoy! aztropic Mesa,Arizona
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Coccothrinax boschiana revisited February,2020
by aztropic- 17 replies
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In October 2006,the IPS sponsored a trip to the Dominican Republic to view native palms in situ.Fast forward 14 years for another peek at this specific, spectacular, very remote area, occupied by Coccothrinax boschiana.This first tree pictured is the very same one that everyone posed by back then,and it's growth has been considerable over the last 14 years. aztropic Mesa,Arizona
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George Brown Botanical Gardens, Darwin, Australia.
by greysrigging- 2 followers
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Took a stroll through the local gardens today.... the 'Wet Season' has kicked into gear in the last week or so, with 300mm ( 12" ) falling since last weekend. Everything is in full on growing mode and the place looks healthy and alive. Recovering nicely from the severe storm / cyclone of March 2018. As usual I have pointed and clicked the camera at a few interesting plants, palms and trees. Bear with me and I'll upload some to this thread Spectacular tropical tree I have not seen in flower before A novelty tree... a few seeds found at the base of this one.... i have one of these in my back yard, but its not as good as this specimen ! A pretty tree …
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Desert Gardens
by RyManUtah- 1 follower
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I wanted to share some pictures of lights on plants I found at the gardens this evening. The lights bring them out nicely. Shot in black and white for contrast.
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After a quick stop for a bite to eat, it was off to the Anne Michael’s residence on Orchid Island in Vero Beach, FL. The property is certainly off the beaten path but can be seen from the bridge if you know where to look. When you arrive at the property, you’re immediately greeted by copious amounts of mature Royal palms and Coconut palms. The property does feature many other species and does have a single pre-1989 coconut still alive at the present time. Attendees were given permission by the owner to harvest seeds laying on the ground. Our guide Jason provided background information on some of the palms and other plants present in the garden. When you enter, y…
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The 2019 Holiday meet-up started at Heathcote Botanical Gardens in Ft. Pierce, Florida. The gardens are roughly 5 acres and have a densely planted palm and cycad walk as well as a reflection garden full of Bonsai plants. Our tour guide for the day was none other than @Dave-Vero. Currently, the gardens are set up with Christmas lights and a train set under a tree as part of their Garden of Lights event. For more information on the gardens, please visit: https://www.heathcotebotanicalgardens.org/ On with the show: Next 3 photos: The parking lot has pretty standard views for coastal central Florida; with Livistona and Roystonea in fruit, and some yuccas to stop…
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Lake Wire - Lakeland, FL 1 2
by kinzyjr- 2 followers
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There are some labeled plantings around Lake Wire. The plantings contain some nice gems as well as some old favorites. The plantings are labeled accurately for the most part, making it an experience more like you would expect at a botanical garden than a stroll down the sidewalk. If there are incorrect labels, please point them out as I went by the label nearest to the plant for the most part. Syagrus coronata A close-up of one of the labels. Looks like someone was snacking on Syagrus fruits nearby. Allagoptera arenaria (as noted in the label above - next two pictures) The next three are various Mule palms: …
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Common Ground - Lakeland, FL
by kinzyjr- 8 replies
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This post is from a local park that includes a walking path, some tennis courts and a playground for the youngsters. It includes some marginal palm plantings, cycads and creative landscaping that takes full advantage of the steep hills in the area. The playground entrance: Some of the experimental palm plantings, including a Licuala, Coccothrinax crinita and a few other local favorites like Dypsis decaryi: Walking up the hill around the outside of the park, you can get some sense for the natural grade of the land and a nice view of the cycads on the border: Palm companions like crotons and bromeliads are represented…
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The final stop for our Fall Meeting was a private garden in SW FL. Ownership was generous with free plants and seeds galore. There was a formal tour of the garden and we were allowed to freely explore the area, picking up seeds, seedlings and cuttings along the way. Among the giveaways were Foxy Lady seedlings, variegated versions of old favorites like Rhapidophyllum hystrix, cuttings from rare cacti and succulents. The garden also featured a Brahea armata; a very tough grow in SW FL. With stone walking paths, dense foliage, plenty of rare palms and some desert flora mixed in, the garden really did have a rain forest feel. In this case, I think the garden speaks for…
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The second portion of the fall meeting took place at the Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Ft. Myers, FL. The properties house a wide variety of palms, cycads, bamboos, and other gems. Several of the plants are either the largest or nearly the largest either regionally or globally. Royal palms as you approach the entrance on McGregor Ave. The crosswalk and entrance to the estates: An enormous banyan tree. The gentleman taking a picture in front of the tree is 6 feet tall. A statue of Edison by the Banyan tree. A sign detailing the size of the Banyan. A palm garden recently put in by the parking lot with bottle…
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The CFPACS 2019 fall meeting and field trip took us to three locations in Southwest Florida. The first stop was Naples Botanical Gardens. The rainy weather from Nestor didn't stop those of us in attendance from having a great experience. Plenty of umbrellas and rain gear were present as well as members from as far away as Jacksonville. Upon entering, you're greeted by a few Florida natives: Progressing further up the sidewalk gets you to this mixed planting: There were plenty of Thrinax radiata around dropping their white fruit. A very positive sign for one of our native palms. A few Copernicia baileyana in the median against a ba…
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Juania and Jubaea in habitat!
by Darren Michael- 9 replies
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Hello, I'm planning a trip to Chile this November and am interested in seeing Juania australis and/or Jubaea chilensis in habitat. On Juania I haven't been able to find out if the remaining wild specimens are still visible by regular visitors to Robinson Crusoe, and if so, exactly where (though there don't seem to be many hiking options to begin with). For Jubaea, it seems Parque Nacional La Campana is the best spot, at least as far as large protected areas, but I wanted to make sure that there aren't any better but more obscure/still accessible locations. Thanks! Darren
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Visit to England
by GMann- 3 replies
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Back from a trip to the area of England where I spent most of my childhood: Dedham Vale in East Anglia. I was surprised to see a very healthy and pretty large Jubaea growing in Castle Park, Colchester:
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Film: Ghost Orchids of the Florida Everglades
by Hillizard- 11 replies
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This is a stunning article (and be sure to watch the embedded film "Chasing Ghosts"from Grizzly Creek Films) chronicling the search to determine the pollinator of the rare ghost orchid (Dendrophylax lindenii) in the Fakahatchee Strand of the Florida Everglades: https://www.biographic.com/posts/sto/ghosts-of-the-everglades Some of you may know about this orchid from Susan Orlean's book The Orchid Thief or the movie "Adaptation" starring Nicholas Cage in dual roles.
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A few nice Adonidia merrillii at the Columbus Zoo.
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I love animals, but even at the zoo, plants will always catch my eye first
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Senoran Desert National Monument worth a visit?
by Palmensammler- 2 replies
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Hi, My wife and I will be in southern Arizona and New Mexico in autumn. We're starting in Phoenix and will drive south. Is the Senoran Desert National Monument worth to make a detour or is it better to visit only the Saguaro National Park? From what I have seen on Maps there's more or less only the Phoenix Bypass road where you can drive with the RV. Can someone confirm this or tell me if it's worth a drive by visit? Thanks Eckhard
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These pictures were taken during the CFPACS summer field trip. When you pull into the parking lot, this is the entrance that greets you: The gazebo and sign showing the multiple paths: Plants in this area are available in exchange for a donation to the gardens: Around the bend starts the Florida Hammock Trail:
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