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Beaucarnea recurvata Lem.

Synonym : Nolina recurvata, Dasylirion recurvatum Lem.

ASPARAGACEAE

Local Name: Ponytail Palm, Elephant’s foot.

Flowering Period : Not specified.

Distribution : Mexico.

Uses: Ornamental, Indoor Plant.

Exotic : Yes.

Ponytail palm is a evergreen perennial growing up to 15 ft tall witha noticeable expanded stem base, for storing water. Despite its common name, it is not closely related to the true palms. The single palm-like stem produces at branch-ends clusters of strap-shaped, recurved leathery leaves. The plant blooms with panicles of small white flowers once the plant reaches over 10 years of age.