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Washingtonia filifera  (Linden ex André) H. Wendl. ex de Bary
California fan palm,   Fan palm
Washingtonia filifera is a tree that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in western North America.
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Genus: Washingtonia
Family: Arecaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Wetlands:
Arid West: Equally likely to occur in wetlands and non wetlands
Mountains, Valleys and Coast: Occurs usually in wetlands, occasionally in non wetlands

Communities: Creosote Bush Scrub, wetland-riparian

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS
Alternate Names:
PLANTSBrahea filamentosa
PLANTSBrahea filifera
PLANTSNeowashingtonia filamentosa
PLANTSPritchardia filamentosa
PLANTSPritchardia filifera
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Information about  Washingtonia filifera from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (WAFI)

Photos on Calflora

Photos on CalPhotos

Google Images

Photos on iNaturalist

ID Tips on PlantID.net

[calscape.org] Common Names, Range: Washingtonia filifera, also known as desert fan palm or California fan palm or California palm, is a flowering plant in the palm family (Arecaceae), and native to the southwestern U. S. and Baja California. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 11/21/2024).