oldhippie
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Palm Tree Species
I've discovered (I think) a new species of palm tree and thought I'd post a photo. I've seen it only in the Tijuana area. Anybody else seen one of
these?
I've named the species Tijuana Radiatilis.
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Osprey
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Very rare. You won't see many of those around. Very difficult to maintain -- you dig a regular size hole to water but water is poison to them --
they will thrive on a daily ration of mercury.
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akbear
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There are 2 just like that on the hill in Los Barriles !
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bajadock
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multiplying
O.H., Despite environmental threats to the species, appears they are breeding and thriving. Between antenna and palm cross-breeding, which plays what
gender role?
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Phil C
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I think think the ones at Los Barriles are a much larger species!
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bajajudy
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There is a "No Bad Days" one of these behind the Roadhouse Restaurant and Bar near Cabo Costco.
I heard that this one grew from a Pacifico bottle.
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bajadock
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I do like the attempts to disguise antennas. First one I sighted was on Monument Hill, Colorado. Beautiful scenery there, but, very dangerous part
of I-25 in snow. Just one more reason why I'm in Baja.
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rhintransit
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those things have migrated from mainland Mexico...maybe carried by birds or other species. we had one high on a hill in San Miguel de Allende,
Guanajuato, as early as 10 years ago.
reality\'s never been of much use out here...
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David K
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Botanical name: Palmas cellularis 
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toneart
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There's one in La Paz. I think it is some kind of Mexican Navel botanical project. Probably a secret harbor spy palm. The radioactive seeds drop into
the water and attach themselves to the hulls of the boats in the marina. Then they can track the boats as they navigate Mexican waters. An added
benefit is that there will be no need to have lights illuminating the harbor because the fish now do the job. 
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oldhippie
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Botanical name: Palmas cellularis |
I like it!
I'm disappointed that I'm not the discoverer however I really do like the cross-breeding idea. Somebody has a sense of humor and it works!
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Taco, Date, Coconut, Palmetto, and everything in between. All of 'em are neat trees/plants.
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