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Beaucarnea recurvata Lem.

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Synonyms:	Beaucarnea tuberculata Roezl Nolina recurvata (Lem.) Hemsl.
Common names:	Elephant's foot (English) Ponytail palm (English)
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Worldwide distribution:	Native to Mexico
Growth form(s):	Tree.
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Literature:	Biegel, H.M. (1977). Check-list of ornamental plants used in Rhodesian parks and gardens. Rhodesia Agricultural Journal. Research Report No. 3. Page 79. Parker, T. (2023). Common Trees of Mozambique The Tree Press, Austin, Texas, USA Pages 20 - 21. Under Agavaceae (Includes a picture).

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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Beaucarnea recurvata
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IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Beaucarnea recurvata
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Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Beaucarnea recurvata
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Tropicos: Beaucarnea recurvata
Wikipedia: Beaucarnea recurvata

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