Thrinax Morrisii (Noun)
Meaning
Small stocky fan palm of southern Florida and Cuba.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Thrinax morrisii is often cultivated in southern Florida as a native landscape palm tree.
- In the wild, Thrinax morrisii typically grows as an understory plant beneath the larger canopy of southern Florida forests.
- Due to its unique shape and durability, Thrinax morrisii leaves have been used by various Native American groups in basketry.
- In terms of maintenance, Thrinax morrisii requires partial shade to full sun in southern Florida and tolerates well-drained soils.
- Some landscaping designs specifically include Thrinax morrisii for the desired touch of a tropical native southern Florida look.