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==Habitat and Distribution==
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Native to southern Greece (Crete) and southwestern Turkey (Datça Peninsula).
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==Description==
  
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==Comments and Curiosities==
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Similar to ''[[Phoenix dactylifera]]'' in overall appearance but usually shorter, not over 15 m tall. The fruit is a small date with only a thin, sour-tasting flesh layer around the seed.
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==External Links==
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*[http://eunops.org/content/glossary-palm-terms Glossary of Palm Terms]
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*[http://www.plantapalm.com/wianame.htm Pronunciation Key]
  
==Habitat and Distribution==
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Phonetic spelling of Latin names by edric.
  
Native to southern Greece (Crete) and southwestern Turkey (Datça Peninsula).
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Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos, edric.
  
==Description==
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Special thanks to palmweb.org, Dr. John Dransfield, Dr. Bill Baker & team, for their volumes of information and photos, edric.
Similar to ''[[Phoenix dactylifera]]'' in overall appearance but usually shorter, not over 15 m tall. The fruit is a small date with only a thin, sour-tasting flesh layer around the seed.
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Revision as of 05:31, 7 February 2013

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Phoenix (FEE-nix) theophrasti (theh-oh-FRAHS-tee)

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Scientific Classification
Genus: Phoenix (FEE-nix)
Species: theophrasti (theh-oh-FRAHS-tee)
Synonyms
None set.
Native Continent
Europe
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Morphology
Habit: solitary or clumped
Leaf type: pinnate
Height: 10-15 m
Trunk diameter: 40-60 cm
Culture
Sun exposure: full
Survivability index
Common names
Cretan Date Palm


Habitat and Distribution

Native to southern Greece (Crete) and southwestern Turkey (Datça Peninsula).

Description

Culture

Comments and Curiosities

Similar to Phoenix dactylifera in overall appearance but usually shorter, not over 15 m tall. The fruit is a small date with only a thin, sour-tasting flesh layer around the seed.

External Links

References

Phonetic spelling of Latin names by edric.

Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos, edric.

Special thanks to palmweb.org, 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.

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