Cryosophila warscewiczii, thorns of the Silver Star Palm.
Description:
These were once used for poison darts. The lower thorns turn into roots, giving it the name of Root-spine Palm. Photo from Indio Maiz Reserve, southeastern Nicaragua.In context at www.dixpix.ca/meso_america/Flora/palms/index.html
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- Life (creatures)
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- Eukaryota (eukaryotes)
- Archaeplastida (plants)
- Chloroplastida (green plants)
- Streptophyta
- Embryophytes
- Tracheophyta (ferns)
- Spermatophytes (seed plants)
- Angiosperms (Dicotyledons)
- Monocots (Monocotyledons)
- Commelinids
- Arecales (Palms)
- Arecaceae (palms)
- Cryosophila
- Cryosophila warscewiczii
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