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Licuala spinosa - Spiny Licuala, Mangrove Licuala


Licuala spinosa - Spiny Licuala, Mangrove Licuala (Licuala spinosa - Spiny Licuala, Mangrove Licuala)

A beautiful specimen of Spiny Licuala growing in San Diego at an industrial park. Photo taken Apr. 4, 2010.



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That is a lovely palm love the shape of the leaves

9 Feb, 2011

 

Thanks! Yes, Licuala species are considered by many, one of the most ornamental and beautiful palms in the world.

9 Feb, 2011

 

I can see why reminds me of a chinese parasole.

9 Feb, 2011

 

It funny you say that...this palm is native to tropical rainforest of southeast Asia. :>)

10 Feb, 2011

 

Lol I could nt get any close then could I hehe

10 Feb, 2011

 

Maybe the fronds on this palm inspired the Chinese parasol. :>)

11 Feb, 2011

 

Its a beauty Palmate ...:o)))

11 Feb, 2011

 

:o)) Yes may be they are Andy

11 Feb, 2011

 

Lovely one.

11 Feb, 2011

 

Glad you like it, Palmate!

13 Feb, 2011

 

Dottydasiy2:

Thanks!

13 Feb, 2011

 

Another worth a try up north in balmy Haywardland?

24 Sep, 2014

 

Licuala species are pretty hardy; however, they need good water. They hate the hard water here in San Diego. I do think they grow much better in the ground, though.

25 Sep, 2014



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