California fan palm

Posted by Martine Lapointe (Québec, Canada) on 8 October 2008 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.

The California fan palm (Washingtonia filifera) is the only palm tree native to California. Notice the skirt of pal fronds. The frond skirt protects the bark from water loss and insect predators.
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Ca
11-09-2008

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