Palm Trees Adapted to Withstand Hurricanes, Forest Ecologist Says

As Hurricane Ian battered Florida, the state's palm trees stood firm, thanks to their flexible trunks and above-ground roots.

Wind Tolerance for Trees in the Palm Beach Landscape by Pamela Crawford

Palm Trees Adapted to Withstand Hurricanes, Forest Ecologist Says

WIND AND SEA PALM TREE OPEN

WIND AND SEA PALM TREE OPEN

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The palm tree that lives beneath the rainforest floor

We out here chilling with native trees in the forest that have adapted

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Infographic: How Forests Survive the Storm