Mediterranean fan palm

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Chamaerops humilis

Mediterranean fan palm, a reference photo
Photo: tato grasso · CC BY-SA 2.5 (licence)

Chamaerops is a genus of flowering plants in the family Arecaceae. It contains only one species, Chamaerops humilis, variously called European fan palm or the Mediterranean dwarf palm. It is one of the most cold-hardy palms and is used in landscaping in temperate climates.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Mediterranean fan palm being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Order
Arecales
Family
Arecaceae
Species
Chamaerops humilis

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