Vegetation Database .. detailed information | |
Carpentaria Palm Carpentaria acuminata | |
Plant Family : | Arecaceae |
Plant Form : | palm |
Growth Habit : | Slender, single-stemmed feather palm 15-30m tall. Trunk 12-15cm diameter. |
Fruiting Season : | December to March. |
Description : | Juice from ripe fruits is caustic and can burn skin. |
Distribution : | Costal monsoon vine thickets above the beach. |
Introduced : | No |
Seen North Qld : | Yes |
Additional info .. | locations seen (2) .. |
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