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image:Butia_Fitzpatrick22_august22_2011_sm.jpg|Foz do Iguacu, Brazil, photo by George Fitzpatrick, edric.
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Image:Butia eriospatha.jpg|Big Island, Hawaii
 
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Image:Butia eriospathe.jpg|So. California
 
Image:Butia eriospathe.jpg|So. California

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So. California
Butia eriospatha
Butia eriospatha.jpg
Big Island, Hawaii
Scientific Classification
Genus: Butia
Species: eriospatha
Synonyms
None set.
Native Continent
America
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Morphology
Habit: Solitary
Leaf type: Pinnate
Culture
Survivability index
Common names
None.

Habitat and Distribution

Occurs at elevations, of up to 1200m. Native to, Rio Grand do Sul, Santa Caterina and Parana, Brazil.

Description

Trunk type: Solitary,the trunk can grow to 20 feet, but normally reaches 12-15 ft (3.7-4.6 m) with a diameter of 1-1.5 ft (0.3-0.5 m). Leaf detail: Recurving, green leaves, typical of Butia's. The leaf stems range from about 2-4 ft (0.6-1.2 m), and the petiole is armed, leaf base remains on base, for a very long time, which is typical of Butia's. Flower: Both flower, and fruit, range in colors from yellow to red, spathe has brown tomentum, fruit is round, and edible. Temps. in habitat, often get below freezing.

Culture

Curiosities


Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.

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