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Hanging Fishtail

Caryota mitis

Description:

The tree is around 10-12 feet tall. The seeds that hang, are generally in strings of about 15-30 seeds. This tree needs moist soil to thrive, and is generally found everywhere, but a lot are in tropical forests.

Habitat:

The tree needs moist soil to thrive, and needs to be watered a lot. It likes light or full shade, perfect in a tropical rainforest.

Notes:

The seeds are poisonous if ingested.

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Singapore American School
Spotted by a stud ent at Singapore American School

Singapore, Singapore

Spotted on Apr 4, 2013
Submitted on Apr 4, 2013

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