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Arecaceae
Chamaerops

*Chamaerops humilis Linnaeus. Common name: Mediterranean Fan Palm. Phenology: Apr-May. Habitat: Planted horticulturally, persistent (no definite evidence of naturalization as of 2024). Distribution: Native of w. Mediterranean s. Europe and n. Africa.

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Origin/Endemic status: Mediterranean Europe and Africa

Synonymy ⓘ: = n/a — FNA22, S, S13, WH3; Chamaerops humilis Linnaeus. Basionym: Chamaerops humilis L. 1753

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