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Phoenix L.

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Phoenix L., Sp. Pl. 1188-1189 (1753)
Phoenix L.

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Exotic
Wild
New Zealand
Political Region

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L.
L.
1753
1188-1189
ICN
Phoenix L.
genus
Phoenix

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Phoenix

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Phoenix L.

Tall trees or low shrubs; dioecious. Leaves pinnate, with numerous lanceolate or ensiform segments, induplicately inserted on axis (V-shaped in T.S.); lower segments often modified into spines. Inflorescence a branched panicle borne among the leaves, usually several together, erect or becoming pendulous in fruit; spathe solitary, coriaceous. Flowers small, yellowish, coriaceous. Berry 1-seeded, mesocarp fleshy, endocarp thin. Spp. c. 16, of tropical regions of the Old World. Adventive sp. 1.

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Phoenix L.
Phoenix L.
Phoenix L.

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Exotic
Cultivated
New Zealand
Political Region
Phoenix sylvestris recorded

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Phoenix L.
New Zealand
Wellington Land District

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f39bcba5-4d38-441e-bb2d-7d8ea0ee7339
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Names_Plants
1 January 2000
20 February 2014
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