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Quito Palm
Pages 318-322

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From page 319...
... There are, however, scattered trees in San Francisco, California; in northern New Zealand; and in Sydney, Australia, where some very old specimens are to be found in the Royal Botanical Gardens. Beautifully shaped, like a dainty coconut palm, this plant makes a spectacular ornamental.
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From page 320...
... dry season. Apparently, its deep roots grow straight down, so they usually reach layers with subsoil containing moisture year-round.
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From page 321...
... Its fleshy, sweet nuts are eaten, and they contain usable oil. The plant is also used for hearts of palm; the fiber in its frond is woven into ropes, baskets, saddles, and mats; its fruits serve as animal feed; its leaf midrib is burned for fuel; and its leaf stalk is used for construction.
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From page 322...
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