Difference between revisions of "Crownshaft"
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[[Image:Burretiokentia vielardia crownshaft.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Crownshaft of Burretiokentia vielardia]] | [[Image:Burretiokentia vielardia crownshaft.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Crownshaft of Burretiokentia vielardia]] | ||
[[ Image:Crown B100 1310.jpg|thumb|300px|left|another example of crownshaft]] | [[ Image:Crown B100 1310.jpg|thumb|300px|left|another example of crownshaft]] | ||
| + | [[ Image:Crown A100 1305.jpg|thumb|300px|left|Wodyetia bifurcata]] | ||
[[Category:Glossary]] | [[Category:Glossary]] | ||
Revision as of 13:26, 30 September 2009
Lower portion or base of the leaves on some pinnate palms, where they wrap around the trunk and attach to form a smooth, often buldging area immediately above the woody trunk. As the oldest fronds dry up, unwrap and pull away from the trunk, they form the distinct rings or leafbase scars seen on many palms. These are often refered to as self cleaning palms.
