Brahea decumbens

Synonymy: Unknown Distribution: Mexico, Sierra Madre Mountains
Common names: Sierra Madre palm Conservation status: Unknown

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Adult

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Seedling

This low growing relative of B. armata has perhaps the bluest leaves of any palm. It comes from Mexico and has a prostrate habit, making it the perfect choice for the bright conservatory. It is rare in the wild and seeds are difficult to come by, often because those that are produced are usually predated by insects.

Top photo courtesy and copyright © 1998, Geoff Stein; taken at Huntington Gardens, Pasadena, CA. Bottom photo copyright © 1998, Jody Haynes; personal collection.

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