Abstract
This native North American palm slowly grows 20 to 30 feet tall, its smooth, slender trunk topped with 3.5-foot-wide, beautiful, green and silver fronds. The fronds are a shimmering silver/white underneath and are a source for thatch. The insignificant white spring flowers are followed by small, round, fleshy white fruits. Original publication date November 1993.

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