Palms   Bactris gracilior

Distribution & Habitat: Coastal rainforest on the Atlantic side of Central America. Description: A small solitary palm with shiny green, pinnate leaves, and slightly curved, spiny stems, which eventually reach about 3m tall. Typically forms small clumps of plants. Culture: Warm, sheltered and moist.

Figure 1. B. gracilior

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Ian Edwards (Figure 1)

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