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Astrocaryum is a genus of spiny palms native to Mexico, Trinidad, Central and South America; the sharp, flattened spines that cover the trunk can be up to 30 cm (12 inches) long. [2] The Caribbean species has solitary stems, 8 to 20 metres (26 to 66 ft) tall. There are about 36 species in the genus.
The gardens include a large system of waterfalls, streams and ponds, a museum dedicated to palms, and a display shade house. The project was started in 1995 on a former landfill and only opened to the public in 2014. [1] The valuable palm collection gathers about 600 species of palms and it is focused on the ones native to world islands.
Palm Island in the Grenadines is a small island one mile from Union Island, only accessible by boat.It has an area of 135 acres (0.55 km 2) and has five beaches.. Originally known as Prune Island, Palm Island got its current name when the former owners, the late John Caldwell ("Johnny Coconut") and his wife Mary, planted hundreds of coconut palms (Cocos nucifera), transforming the deserted ...
With world-class beaches and turquoise waters that will impress everyone, these sandy oases might as well be custom-made for a harmonious family trip.
Buying a beach house is a dream for many Americans, ... 6 Dreamy Caribbean Islands Where It’s Easy to Buy Real Estate. ... West Palm Beach is a vibrant destination with plenty of beach access.
Roystonea is a genus of eleven species of monoecious palms, native to the Neotropics, in the Caribbean, the adjacent coasts of Florida in the United States, Mexico, Central America and northern South America. [3] [4] [5] Commonly known as the royal palms, the genus was named after Roy Stone, a U.S. Army engineer. It contains some of the most ...
This British territory south of Cuba is comprised of three islands: Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman. Its relaxed tax laws make it an appealing place to buy real estate (and for ...
Roystonea regia, commonly known as the royal palm, Cuban royal palm, or Florida royal palm, [4] is a species of palm native to Mexico, the Caribbean, Florida, and parts of Central America. A large and attractive palm, it has been planted throughout the tropics and subtropics as an ornamental tree.