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fishtail palm
Caryota sp.
-2.56308, 140.504
Field Notes
Description:
An immature fishtail palm. The fishtail palm uniquely has leaves that are subdivided twice. The shape of the leaflets give it its common name. It also has a distinct flowering structure that emerges as a mop-like cluster (not depicted). The palm grows commonly in secondary forests. There are four or more species of Caryota in Papua.
Habitat:
Growing as an ornamental in a large semi-urban yard & garden.
Notes:
For a subsequent spotting of this tree since it has grown larger, see http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/11313619
Reference Links:
Caryota
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJanuary 22, 2012
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