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Caryota obtusa
Giant fishtail palm · Arecaceae
Also known as Caryota gigas. Common names: Thai giant caryota.
Caryota obtusa is a species of flowering plant in the palm family from India, Laos and Thailand.
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About Giant fishtail palm
Caryota obtusa is a species of flowering plant in the palm family from India, Laos and Thailand. The palm is commonly called giant fishtail palm or Thai giant caryota.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Growing & care
Growing guide coming soon. Our editors haven't written verified care details for this plant yet. Native range and classification are shown below.
| Native range | Assam, Bangladesh, China South-Central, East Himalaya, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented |
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