Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Butia

Species:

Butia lallemantii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

400 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Grows in fire-prone grassland habitats and shows resilience to periodic burns. Resprouts from underground stem after fire disturbance.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Fresh seed germinates best. Seeds should be cleaned of fruit pulp and sown in warm conditions with consistent moisture.

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