Attalea palms are known for their creamy-yellow colored flowers displayed within unisexual inflorescences, or sometimes in mixed bisexual inflorescences. Attalea phalerata presents a curious exception to this pattern, with its flowers – both...
In the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge of Arizona, there is a relic population of Washingtonia growing in a remote narrow desert canyon surrounded by Sonoran Desert vegetation. Some scientists have dared to recognize it as a new species and others...
In the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge of Arizona, there is a relic population of Washingtonia growing in a remote narrow desert canyon surrounded by Sonoran Desert vegetation. Some scientists have dared to recognize it as a new species and others...
It’s time to go back… The South Florida Palm Society (SFPS) dates back to the very inception of the International Palm Society (IPS). In fact, from the time Dent Smith founded The Palm Society in 1955 until 1982, the local group did...
On the morning of February 20th, 2021 South Florida Palm Society members shared and distributed various plants and seeds at Matheson Hammock Park. Twenty plus SFPS members attended the outing and went home with some excellent plants. Here is the...
South Florida Palm Society 2021 Plant Meetup Save the date: SFPS Member Distribution Meetup @ Matheson Hammock Park February 20, 2021 (11:00 AM – 2 PM) This socially distanced event will be geared towards encouraging SFPS members to bring any...
Licuala mattanensis var. pauciseptate ‘Licuala Mapu’ Germination: Grown from seed. Seeds are long and thin with a slight curve. I take two different approaches. First, I soak the seeds for 24-36 hours in 50/50 water and hydrogen peroxide mix. I...
If you’ve ever wondered “What palm is that?” … The SFPS welcomes you. Sign up to the SFPS e-mail list and consider joining our horticultural society to support us with your membership.
Originally appeared in: Coconut FREE Press, Vol. VI, No. 9, November 2017 Post-Mortem on Hurricane Irma in Southeast Florida This issue is devoted to an evaluation of Hurricane Irma’s impact on the mainland of southeast...
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