Friday, July 31, 2015

Sabal Palm exploring the Rio Grande Delta



Sabal Palm Sanctuary google earth image.  To the south is the city of Matamoros, Mexico.  


3.3 miles of trails to view the habitat.



Centipedes found beneath a felled sabal palm



In the center is a sabal palm sapling.  There is no spines on the fronds on all Texas sabal palms.




Spanish Moss hanging from a tree, Spanish moss is a type of epiphyte that grows on trees, the tree is not harmed nor benefited, thus making a commensalistic relationship.  



Leaves on an Anaqua tree.  


Anaqua tree local folklore.

A view of the Rio Grande from the river outlook on the sanctuary.  


A google earth image showing the visitor center and the river overlook.  




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