Difference between revisions of "Phoenix theophrasti"
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| − | + | ==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== | ||
| + | *[http://eunops.org/content/glossary-palm-terms Glossary of Palm Terms] | ||
| + | *[http://www.plantapalm.com/wianame.htm Pronunciation Key] | ||
| − | == | + | ==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. | |
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| − | + | Image:Picture_268.jpg|GKP St. Pete, FL. | |
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Image:Cretan date garden.JPG|Magic Mtn., So. Cal. | Image:Cretan date garden.JPG|Magic Mtn., So. Cal. | ||
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Contents
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.
- IMAGE GALLERY
Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.