Palm Tree Portrait
by Robert Bales
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Palm Tree Portrait
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Robert Bales
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Photograph - Photo
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Found this one evening while sitting in my front yard in Yuma, Arizona!! I could not believe the beauty of the sky!!
Arecaceae are a botanical family of perennial lianas and trees commonly known as palms. They are flowering plants, the only family in the monocot order Arecales. Roughly 202 genera with around 2600 species are currently known, most of them restricted to tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate climates. Most palms are distinguished by their large, compound, evergreen leaves arranged at the top of an unbranched stem. However, many palms are exceptions, and in fact exhibit an enormous diversity in physical characteristics. As well as being morphologically diverse, palms also inhabit nearly every type of habitat within their range, from rainforests to deserts.
Palms are among the best known and most extensively cultivated plant families. They have been important to humans throughout much of history. Many common products and foods are derived from palms, and palms are also widely used in landscaping for their exotic appearance, making them one of the most economically important plants. In many historical cultures, palms were symbols for such ideas as victory, peace, and fertility. Today, palms remain a popular symbol for the tropics and vacations.
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January 25th, 2021
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Barbie Corbett-Newmin
Congratulations! Your scenic photography is now featured on The 200 Club home page. I am proud to display your talents. Please post your featured photo in the 2022 featured archives and any appropriate group promotional threads for continued exposure.