Palms   Brahea edulis

Synonymy: Unknown Common Names: Guadalupe Palm, Palma de Guadalupe Distribution: North end of Guadalope Island, off the west coast of Mexico. Habitat: Steep rocky slopes. Description: Solitary palm to about 10m, large, green, costapalmate leaves. The only Brahea not to have persistant dead leaves. General: Edible fruit. Culture: Full sun, well drained position. Frost and drought tolerant. Dislikes high humidity. Slow.

Figure 1. B. edulis in Naples.

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Angelo Porcelli (Figure 1)

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