Pritchardia napaliensis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pritchardia napaliensis |
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| A germinated seed of the critically endangered Pritchardia napaliensis | |
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Pritchardia
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napaliensis
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Pritchardia remota subsp. napaliensis (H.St.John) R.W.Read |
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The Pritchardia napaliensis is a special type of palm tree. It is found only on the island of Kauaʻi in Hawaii, United States. This makes it endemic to Kauaʻi, meaning it naturally grows nowhere else in the world. It is a very rare and important part of Hawaii's nature.
About the Nā Pali Palm
This palm tree is known as the Nā Pali palm because it grows along the Nā Pali coastline. It likes to live on the slopes of deep valleys, especially near Hoʻoluu Valley. These areas are part of the coastal mesic forests, which are warm and somewhat wet.
What It Looks Like
The Pritchardia napaliensis is a medium-sized palm. It can grow to be about 4 to 6 meters (around 13 to 20 feet) tall. Its trunk is not very wide, usually about 18 to 20 centimeters (7 to 8 inches) across. Like other palms, it has large leaves at the top of its trunk.
Why It's Special
This palm is very important because it is critically endangered. This means there are very few of these trees left in the wild. Scientists and conservationists are working hard to protect it. They want to make sure this unique Hawaiian palm does not disappear forever. Protecting its habitat is key to its survival.
See also
In Spanish: Pritchardia napaliensis para niños
