Palms   Syagrus amara

Synonymy: Rhyticocos amara Common Names: Overtop Palm, Moca Palm Distribution: Lesser Antilles Habitat: Dry coastal forests. Description: A tall, slender, solitary, pinnate palm to about 20m, similar in appearance to the coconut palm. General: This is the only species of Syagrus not native to the South American continent. It is widely grown in the West Indies as an ornamental. Culture: Sunny, well drained position. Quite fast growing. Frost, and drought tolerant.

Figure 1. S. amara

Figure 2. S. amara

Contributed by:	Daryl O'Connor (Figure 1)
	Justen Dobbs (Figure 2)

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