Calamus radicalis

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Figure 1. C. radicalis in habitat.

Common Name:

Vicious Hairy Mary

Distribution & Habitat:

North Queensland rainforest.

Description:

A clumping, climbing pinnate palm, with viciously spined stems.

Cultivation:

Do your really want to? Ok then - warm sub-tropical/tropical conditions, filtered sunlight, and moist, but well drained soil.

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Figure 2. C. radicalis stem detail.

Contributed by:

Jonathan Cruickshank (Figure 1&2)

External Links:

Kew, PalmWeb, JSTOR, Trebrown, ATRP

Google, GoogleImages, Flickr, PalmTalk