___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Here are a few cycads and palms from our trip to San Antonio
Pritchardia schattaueri, the lands of papa pritchardi or Schattauer's loulu, is a species of palm tree in the genus Pritchardia that is endemic to mixed mesic forests on the southwestern part of island of Hawaiʻi, near Kona. It is officially listed as a Critically endangered species.
San Antonio Botanical Garden Lucile Halsell Conservatory
Here are a few of my favorite photographs from The San Antonio Botanical Gardens.
At the entry, the spring, tulips and snapdragon (Antirrhinum sp.) bloom. Sculptural artwork by Alejandro Martin is featured throughout the gardens. titled Geometric Harmony, the exhibit is designed for people to experience the beauty of life through nature and art. Artwork title: Hashtag Orange.
CreditJeanette Hyden
Above: The garden encompasses many design features including form, flow, funtion, and color. The blue agave complements the orange of the Alejandro Martin, Hashtag artwork. Beautiful harmony, yes. Credit Jeanette Hyden
Architectural Digest magazine has listed the San Antonio Botanical Gardens as one of the top eight most beautiful gardens in the United States. The most awe-inspiring structure at the San Antonio Botanical Garden is the Lucile Halsell Conservatory. Unveiled in 1988 and designed by Argentinian architect Emilio Ambasz, the futuristic glass conservatory was the first of his projects ever built. The garden is home to several historic structures built in Texas in the 1800s, like the Daniel J. Sullivan Carriage House and the Auld House, moved to the grounds of the Garden so that the public can explore what life was like on the Texas frontier. For more information visit their website.
The Lucile Halsell Conservatory complex entrance. Sculptural artwork by Alejandro Martin, title: Dodecahedron. Credit: Jeanette Hyden
Sculptural artwork by Alejandro Martin, title: Dodecahedron. Credit: Jeanette Hyden
The Lucile Halsell Conservatory complex features an epiphyte exhibit room displaying orchids, bromeliads and other plants typically found in a tropical rain forest canopy. Credit: Jeanette Hyden
Anthurium is native to the Americas, where it is distributed from northern Mexico to northern Argentina
Robert and Helen Kleberg Desert Pavilion
Palm and Cycad Pavilion Credit Jeanette Hyden
Palm and Cycad Pavilion Credit Jeanette Hyden
Palm and Cycad Pavilion Credit Jeanette Hyden
Sculptural artwork by Alejandro Martin, title: Geometric Harmony. Credit: JeanetteHyden
Poppy (Papaver) Credit Jeanette Hyden
Morocco native, Linaria maroccana, commonly called linaria or toadflax. Credit Jeanette Hyden
The palm branch is a symbol of victory, triumph, peace, and eternal life originating in the ancient Near East and Mediterranean world. ... A palm branch was awarded to victorious athletes in ancient Greece, and a palm frond or the tree itself is one of the most common attributes of Victory personified in ancient Rome.
San Antonio Botanical Garden Credit: Jeanette Hyden
San Antonio Botanical Garden Credit: Jeanette Hyden
Areca catechu, the areca nut, chewed with the betelleaf has
intoxicating effects.
Astrocaryum
Attalea
Bactris
Pupunha
Beccariophoenix
Beccariophoenix alfredii
Bismarckia
Bismarck palm
Borassus
Palmyra palm, sugar palm, toddy palm
Butia
Calamus
Rattan palm
The stems (rattans) are used
in furniture and basketery
Ceroxylon
Cocos
Coconut
Coccothrinax
Copernicia
Carnauba wax palm
The leaves of the Brazilian palm (Copernicia) are used to make carnauba wax
Corypha
Gebang palm, Buri palm or Talipot palm
Elaeis
Oil palm
Palm
oil is an edible vegetable oil produced by the oil palms in
the genus Elaeis.
Euterpe
Cabbage heart palm, açaí palm
Hyphaene
Doum palm
Jubaea
Chilean wine palm, Coquito palm
Latania
Latan palm
Licuala
Livistona
Cabbage palm
Mauritia
Moriche palm
Metroxylon
Sago palm
Nypa
Nipa palm
Parajubaea
Bolivian coconut palms
Phoenix
Date palm
Phoenix sylvestris
Wild date palm
Pritchardia
Raphia
Raffia palm
The membrane of the leaves are used to make raffia fibers.
Rhapidophyllum
Rhapis
Roystonea
Royal palm
Sabal
Palmettos
Salacca
Salak
Syagrus
Queen palm
Thrinax
Trachycarpus
Windmill palm, Kumaon palm
Trithrinax
Veitchia
Manila palm, Joannis palm
Washingtonia
Fan palm
Ornament and Decoration Art
The chevron which is almost universal in Assyrian palmettes is a conventional portrayal of the leafage of the palm or water. palmette Pomegranate palmette Lotus Palmette
