Cryosophila stauracantha (Rootspine Palm)

Cryosophila stauracantha (Rootspine Palm) with gray trunk and black sharp spines on plant close up.
Cryosophila stauracantha (Rootspine Palm) trunk covered in long, sharp black spines pointing outward in many directions.

Botanical names: Cryosophila stauracantha, Cryosophila argentea, Cryosophila bifurcata

Common name: Rootspine Palm

Family: Arecaceae / Palmae

Origin: Mexico

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyThorny or spinyPalm or palm-like plant

Similar plants: Cryosophila stauracantha (Rootspine Palm)


Cryosophila stauracantha (Rootspine Palm) green leaves plant with tall tan trunk
Cryosophila stauracantha (Rootspine Palm) showing large fan-shaped leaves on thin upright trunk
Cryosophila stauracantha (Rootspine Palm) green palm leaves with silver undersides in a palm tree.
Cryosophila stauracantha (Rootspine Palm) showing green fan-shaped leaves with distinct silver undersides on the branches.


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