Palms   Bactris guineensis

Synonymy: Numerous (see Royal Botanic Gardens Species List) Distribution & Habitat: Central America thru to Venezuela. Rainforest. Description: A small to medium sized densely clustering palm, very spiny, with finely pinnate leaves. Culture: Warm, sheltered and moist.	Figure 1. B. guineensis at Kew Gardens
Figure 2. B. guineensis

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Colin Wilson (Figure 1&2)

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