Editing Pritchardia remota (section)

===Observations:===
The Hawaian species of Pritchardia are of especial interest to those
studying adaptive radiation of species. One of the first islands in
the chain to emerge from the sea was the Island of Nihoa, and presumably
the species in the ''P. remota'' group originated on these islands.

'''Melany Chapin''' writes: <br/>
Starting from the uninhabited Northwestern island of Island of Nihoa,
P. remota thrives with 600 to 700 palms in two forests within
the intact dryland ecosystem. No rats or grazing animals have escaped
to Nihoa so Pritchardia can be seen in a pristine state. The palm crowns
create a thick canopy and the fronds cover the understory of the forest.
These spectacular small palms have huge wavy leaves with drooping leaflet tips,
extensive, short inflorescences and small fruits (Chapin 1990; Conant 1985).
The island is owned by the Federal government and is part of
the Hawaiian Islands National Wildlife Refuge.

Niiahu, or the forbidden island, is an inhabited, privately owned island,
home of ''P. aylmer-robinsonii''. Although only two wild trees are known,
the residents cultivate the palm on Niihau; and it has been brought into
cultivation elsewhere including Botanic Gardens. This medium sized palm
has graceful, lax, green leaves that are somewhat weepy with small, black fruits.

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[[File:Pritchardia_remota06.jpg|frame|Figure 2. ''P. remota'' seedlings.]]
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[[File:Pritchardia_remota03.jpg|frame|Figure 3. ''P. remota'' inflorescence]]
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[[File:Pritchardia_remota04.jpg|frame|Figure 4. ''P. remota'' seeds]]
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[[File:Pritchardia_remota05.jpg|frame|Figure 5. ''P. remota'']]
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