ID of spinyleaf palm like plant!

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ravi g

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Aug 7, 2011, 12:53:31 AM8/7/11
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I request for identification of these spiny small trees growing wildly.  I remember using this leaves as a protective measure to prevent cattles from grazing the newly planted saplings.
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Mohan V. Chunkath

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Aug 7, 2011, 1:02:25 AM8/7/11
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Looks like Phoenix sylvestris.
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Mohan
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Mahadeswara

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Aug 7, 2011, 3:00:56 AM8/7/11
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Phoenix sylvestris. Eechala mara in kannada.

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Smilax004

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Aug 7, 2011, 3:21:23 AM8/7/11
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Yes it is Phoenix sylvestris of Arecaceae family.


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Giby


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Smilax004

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Aug 7, 2011, 3:24:34 AM8/7/11
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Dear Ravi ji,

Would you please share the name of the place you got this picture?

Thanks and Regards
Giby


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bladderwort

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Aug 7, 2011, 9:45:03 AM8/7/11
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It is within Bangalore near various lakes growing wildly!

Pinki

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Aug 8, 2011, 12:13:29 AM8/8/11
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Phoenix sylvestris....in punjab area children eat the fruits calling
it Jangali Khazoor (wild date)....

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