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Palm trees

Arecaceae

Photo by HemaShah
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Description:

Seen on a beachside in Longbeach,California
Many attribute the 1932 Summer Olympics (video clip and photos, more photos) as the reason for a significant number of palms around Los Angeles. Palms do not form annual tree rings.

Reference Links:

Arecaceae, A Brief History of Palm Trees in Southern California | MetaFilter

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PublishedJune 4, 2016

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