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Looks like a King Sago to me. They are quite popular in Florida and date back to the dinosaur era.
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I have one of these as well.
Sago Palm
Sago Palm isn't really a palm. It's a Cycad, one of the oldest, most primitive plant families, dating back 200 million years.
Because of its growth habits, this plant is more closely related to pines than palms, although it resembles the latter.
Extremely slow-growing, this prehistoric tree takes several years to grow its thick, palm-like trunk and long pinnate leaves. Although not graceful as a true palm, it stands out as a captivating tropical plant.
You can keep Sago Palm dwarfed by growing it in a shallow pot. It is also commonly sold as a bonsai.
Green is the prime color of the world, and that from which its loveliness arises ~ PEDRO CALDERON DE LA BARCA
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