New Stumper

Discussion in 'Plants and Biodiversity Stumpers' started by edleigh7, Sep 24, 2007.

  1. edleigh7

    edleigh7 Well-Known Member

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    This is my very first stumper, I hope its not too easy for some of you. If it is I'll have to get a bit trickier, but anyway here goes.....
    Botanical name please
     

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  2. Liz

    Liz Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    A type of
    Phormium ??
     
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  3. edleigh7

    edleigh7 Well-Known Member

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    No....I'm afraid not Liz
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Something in the family Arecaceae (palms).
     
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    Silver surfer Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Could it possibly be Dracaena Marginata?
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Definitely a palm.
     
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    Is it Cyrtostachys renda?
     
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    Looks like Latania species.
     
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  9. edleigh7

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    Sorry everyone....Nandan is right. It is a Latania species, but which one???

    I might post another photo this afternoon when I get home

    We are nearly there!!

    Ed
     
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    Latania l............?
     
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    OK photo of full plant...
     

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    OK then....its a Latania lontaroides....

    Ed
     
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