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Image: Cryosophila warscewiczii, thorns of the Silver Star Palm. (11164016416)

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Description: These were once used for poison darts. The lower thorns turn into roots, giving it the name of Root-spine Palm. Photo from Indio Maiz Reserve, southeastern Nicaragua. In context at www.dixpix.ca/meso_america/Flora/palms/index.html
Title: Cryosophila warscewiczii, thorns of the Silver Star Palm. (11164016416)
Credit: Cryosophila warscewiczii, thorns of the Silver Star Palm.
Author: Dick Culbert from Gibsons, B.C., Canada
Usage Terms: Creative Commons Attribution 2.0
License: CC BY 2.0
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