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Gaussia maya
Gaussia maya is a palm which is native to Mexico, Belize and Guatemala.Gaussia maya is a palm which is native to Mexico, Belize and Guatemala. The species grows in rocky areas on limestone soils. The species is classified as vulnerable, and is threatened by habitat destruction and degradation. Gaussia princeps are 5 to 20 metres tall. Stems are gray, 10 to 15 (sometimes 30) centimetres in diameter. Trees have six to eight pinnately compound leaves. Fruit are red, 1 to 1.5 cm in diameter. Stems are used for construction. More
This Gaussia maya is one of John's many plants that are not commonly seen, especially in this size and condition. Photo by Chris Stevens. BACK - To meeting page. More
Keywords: Gaussia maya palm Ravenala madagascariensis Traveler's traveler HTML code: Direct link: Print View Author Thread Admin Registered: July 2007 Posts: 1,590 Thu August 9, 2007 11:29pm Gaussia maya displaying it's bulbous crownshaft while growing under a Ravenala madagascariensis. More