Cherry Palm (Pseudophoenix)
Cherry Palm Genus Details
Cherry palms are native to the West Indies and the Florida Keys. This is a slow-growing tree with a smooth, light gray, ringed bark which bulges near the middle. Cherry palm can grow to 10-20 feet tall and has gray-green leaves which are feather shaped. These leaves are found at the top of the trunk and grow up to 7 feet long and 3 feet wide. Yellow flowers are borne in clusters 3 feet long. Fruits are orange-red in color and up to 3/4 inch wide. Traditionally the fruit was used by early settlers to fatten hogs. The sap was used to make alcoholic beverages.
Cherry Palm Allergy Info
This genus is not commonly cited as a source of allergy.
Cherry Palm Pollen Description
No pollen description is currently available.
Species in This Genus
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Mild Allergen |
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Allergy Test Available
Cherry Palm (Pseudophoenix) is a genus of the ARECACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
This genus includes the following allergenic species:
