Palms   Zombia antillarum

Synonymy: Unknown Common Names: Zombi Palm Distribution: Hispaniola Habitat: Open scrub on dry hills. Description: A medium sized, clumping fan palm. Has a woven like mat of fibres, with downward pointing spines on the trunk. General: A popular plant with collectors. Culture: Sunny, moist, but well drained position. Rather slow.

Figure 1. Z. antillarum trunk close-up

Figure 2. Z. antillarum

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Mike Gray

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