Wednesday, December 5, 2012

At the Beach: The Coconut Palm


When thinking of warm-weather destinations, one image that quickly comes to mind is the Coconut Palm.  Just like those seen in today's photos, these trees do well in tropical coastal environments because they thrive in sandy soil, tolerate salt sprays, need plenty of rain, require a daily temperature greater than 54 degrees Fahrenheit and must get direct sunlight.  Therefore, one easily understands why this species is not found in a forest under a canopy that captures most of the sun's direct rays.


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