Trithrinax brasiliensis 6b We've grown this evergreen Pleopeltis

We've grown this evergreen Pleopeltis in our rock garden since 2012

sums up its namesake well

since the specific epithet "asaroides" means asarum-like

this form of Pteris vittata was spindly and less than 1' tall

dark maroon calyces that surround them

Trithrinax brasiliensis 6b We've grown this evergreen PleopeltisTrithrinax brasiliensis a little known palm, found in open forests from 2,500' 3,500' elevation in Southern Brazil (Rio Grande du Sol) and Uruguay. Since we've been thrilled with the performance of many cacti from the same region, we thought it worth giving the palm a try. Our offering are extras we grew from seed, and boy, are they slow! Once they mature, the armed trunks actually start dropping their spines. Trithrinax brasiliensis, at 20' tall, is