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Syagrus amara
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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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