Difference between revisions of "Butia eriospatha"
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[[Image:Butia eriospatha.jpg|thumb|250px|Big Island, Hawaii]] | [[Image:Butia eriospatha.jpg|thumb|250px|Big Island, Hawaii]] | ||
[[Image:Butia eriospathe.jpg|thumb|So. California]] | [[Image:Butia eriospathe.jpg|thumb|So. California]] | ||
| + | ==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). 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 is armed, and has brown tomentum, fruit is round, and edible. Temps. in habitat, often get below freezing. | ||
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[[Category:BUTIA|eriospathe]] | [[Category:BUTIA|eriospathe]] | ||
Revision as of 11:39, 19 July 2009
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). 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 is armed, and has brown tomentum, fruit is round, and edible. Temps. in habitat, often get below freezing.