Thrinax radiata
| Thrinax radiata | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Arecales |
| Family: | Arecaceae |
| Genus: | Thrinax |
| Species: | T. radiata |
| Binomial name | |
| Thrinax radiata Lodd. ex Schult. & Schult.f. | |
| Synonyms | |
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Coccothrinax radiata | |
Thrinax radiata, also known as the Florida thatch palm, is a medium to slow growing palm in the family Arecaceae. It is native to many Caribbean islands, Mexico, Central America, and far southern Florida. Its natural habitat is sandy, calcareous soil in coastal areas.