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image:-gallery-members-Butia_Fitzpatrick22_august22_2011.jpg|Foz do Iguacu, Brazil, photo by George Fitzpatrick, edric. | image:-gallery-members-Butia_Fitzpatrick22_august22_2011.jpg|Foz do Iguacu, Brazil, photo by George Fitzpatrick, edric. | ||
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Contents
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
Comments and Curiosities
External Links
References
Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos, edric.
Special thanks to Dr. John Dransfield, Dr. Bill Baker & team, for their volumes of information and photos, edric.
Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.