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Mediterranean Fan Palm

Chamaerops humilis

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Field Notes

Description:

Palm-like bush with grape-like fruit.

Habitat:

Rocky headland.

Reference Links:

Chamaerops

Species ID Suggestions

Mediterranean dwarf palm, European fan palm, palmeira anana

Chamaerops humilis

Reference Link
Scott Frazier
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Comments (3)
Malcolm Wilton-Jones
Thanks for the ID Scott. I used the English Wiki page and name. I already have enough problems with Spanish, Valenciano and Portuguese without throwing Galician into the pot also. I doubt if it even grows in the wild in Galicia, too cold and wet most of the time.

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PublishedNovember 26, 2015

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