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Mr. Wright’s palm

by Ralph Mitchell
February 12, 2025

Florida is home to several native palms of interest including the one named after Charles H. Wright, a 19th-century American botanist - Acoelorrhaphe wrightii aka Paurotis palm aka Everglades palm. You have likely driven by a one or ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Everglades Palm, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Paurotis Palm

The Everglades palm in your backyard

by Ralph Mitchell
July 31, 2017

Florida is home to several native palms of interest including the paurotis palm aka Everglades palm and/or silver saw palm. Multiple canes emerge to make a dramatic landscape feature adorned with fan-like fronds atop spiny stems. Abundant in ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Everglades Palm, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Native, Paurotis Palm

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