Palm Habitat in Camaguey, Cuba

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Copernicia cowelli Copernicia schaferi Copernicia hospita Coccothrinax psuedorigida Coccothrinax macroglossa palm tress rare palms in habitat habitat savannah camaguey cuba

To the north of the city of Camaguey lies a vast expanse of serpentine savannas that are home to 5 rare palm tree species:

Copernicia schaferi (a naturally occurring hybrid between Copernicia hospita and Copernicia cowelli)
Copernicia cowelli
Copernicia hospita
Coccothrinax psuedorigida
Coccothrinax macroglossa

Special thanks to Duanny Suarez for being our local guide and palm expert during the expedition.

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