Cryosophila williamsii

Cryosophila williamsii
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
(unranked): Commelinids
Order: Arecales
Family: Arecaceae
Genus: Cryosophila
Species: C. williamsii
Binomial name
Cryosophila williamsii
P.H. Allen

Cryosophila williamsii, also known as Lago Yojoa Palm or Root-spine Palm is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is found only in Honduras. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Cryosophila williamsii roots.

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