Phoenix dactylifera, Date Palm

This document provides an overview of the date palm (Phoenix dactylifera), detailing its taxonomy, description, and applications. Native to North Africa or the Middle East, this palm thrives in dry climates and can grow up to 80 feet tall. It produces edible fruits called dates, which have been a s...

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Main Authors: Melissa H. Friedman, Michael G. Andreu, Heather V. Quintana, Mary McKenzie
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Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2013-04-01
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/137993
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description This document provides an overview of the date palm (Phoenix dactylifera), detailing its taxonomy, description, and applications. Native to North Africa or the Middle East, this palm thrives in dry climates and can grow up to 80 feet tall. It produces edible fruits called dates, which have been a staple food source for over a millennium. The article also discusses the horticultural uses of date palms, their growth requirements, and their susceptibility to diseases like lethal yellowing. Additionally, it highlights the allergenic potential of male trees due to airborne pollen. Original publication date May 2010.
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spelling doaj-art-61fbf6a0f97f4e698b4f6dbb43871c5c2025-08-20T02:34:47ZengThe University of Florida George A. Smathers LibrariesEDIS2576-00092013-04-012013410.32473/edis-fr314-2013Phoenix dactylifera, Date PalmMelissa H. Friedman0Michael G. Andreu1Heather V. Quintana2Mary McKenzie3University of Florida University of Florida University of Florida University of Florida This document provides an overview of the date palm (Phoenix dactylifera), detailing its taxonomy, description, and applications. Native to North Africa or the Middle East, this palm thrives in dry climates and can grow up to 80 feet tall. It produces edible fruits called dates, which have been a staple food source for over a millennium. The article also discusses the horticultural uses of date palms, their growth requirements, and their susceptibility to diseases like lethal yellowing. Additionally, it highlights the allergenic potential of male trees due to airborne pollen. Original publication date May 2010. https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/137993ArecaceaePalm Varieties
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Palm Varieties
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Palm Varieties
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