Sago palm by danapommet

Photography • Flowers/Plants • posted on Apr 18, 2012

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Description

This is the crown of a Sago palm, in Veterans Park, Delray Beach, Florida. In the center is the female reproductive structure (thanks to Wikipedia). This very symmetrical plant supports a crown of shiny, dark green leaves on a thick shaggy trunk that is typically about 8 inches (20 cm) in diameter. It can grow to about 20 feet (6–7 meters) tall but that takes 50 to 100 years. This one was about 7 feet (2.1) meters tall and this was an over my head blind shot while standing on a park bench. The Cycad Sago Palm is extremely poisonous to animals (this includes humans) if ingested. Some info from Wikipedia. Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous favs and comments. They are very much appreciated. Dana

Comments (41)

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flavia49

5:26PM | Wed, 18 April 2012

splendid POV!! great info!

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jocko500

5:26PM | Wed, 18 April 2012

wonderful to see this. lovely shot

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Richardphotos

5:32PM | Wed, 18 April 2012

I have always intrigued by palms.outstanding capture

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Faemike55

5:48PM | Wed, 18 April 2012

Great capture Dana

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Madbat

6:05PM | Wed, 18 April 2012

Heh, I was wondering how you got that shot lol.

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Jay-el-Jay

6:13PM | Wed, 18 April 2012

A fine photograph of this long-living and wonderful plant.Good for viewing,but not stewing.

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morningglory

6:51PM | Wed, 18 April 2012

I've never had a hankering to get a Sago Palm...they seem to have so many problems. Nice shot of this attractive and very healthy one.

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goodoleboy

7:47PM | Wed, 18 April 2012

Oh, so that's what they call this species! I have some shots of this type of plant, captured at a lower POV, lingering in my files. Anyway, stellar clarity, composition, depth and repetitive patterns in this overhead pic, Dana.

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alessimarco

8:34PM | Wed, 18 April 2012

~Terrific capture and info!~

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npauling

8:37PM | Wed, 18 April 2012

A superb capture from your vantage point on a bench. It has a beautiful center point and it reminds me a bit like a fractal.

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kbrog

9:10PM | Wed, 18 April 2012

Excellent POV and capture Dana! :)

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eekdog

9:13PM | Wed, 18 April 2012

cool as all get out Dana..

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MrsRatbag

9:50PM | Wed, 18 April 2012

Great POV on this!

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bimm3d

10:21PM | Wed, 18 April 2012

very beautiful

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beachzz

10:41PM | Wed, 18 April 2012

This is a great shot of one of my least favorite palms!! My sister has one and wow, is it treacherous!!

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mgtcs

10:42PM | Wed, 18 April 2012

Such a gorgeous perspective Dana, very impressive photo, marvelous one!

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durleybeachbum

12:53AM | Thu, 19 April 2012

Super shot of this skin ripper!

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Katraz

1:16AM | Thu, 19 April 2012

Great POV of this wonderful plant I have two small ones growing in pots, the Latin name is Cycas revoluta, they are easy to grow but don't like root disturbance.

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