Species PlantsFlorida Thatch Palm

Florida Thatch Palm

Thrinax radiata

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Illustration of Florida Thatch Palm (Thrinax radiata)

The Florida Thatch Palm is a slender, elegant palm with a smooth gray trunk and a crown of fan-shaped leaves. It is well-suited to coastal environments and is often used in landscaping for its aesthetic appeal. This palm is slow-growing and can reach heights of up to 20 feet.

Habitat
It grows in coastal hammocks and sandy soils of southern Florida and the Caribbean.
Diet
Its flowers are pollinated by insects, and its fruits provide food for birds and small mammals.
How common
Uncommon

Best time to see a Florida Thatch Palm

The best time to see a Florida Thatch Palm is January–June, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 491 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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