Fairchild Lowlands and Palmetum

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	African Palmyra Palms Detailed view of the tops of two African Palmyra palms in the Fairchild Gardens palmetum area. Notice the fruit hanging at the base of the fronds.
	Blades of Grass Detailed view of yellow and green colored blades of grass.
	Branch and Leaves Detailed view of leaves on a branch.
	Common Gallinule Perched on Palm Tree A common gallinule perched on a palm tree that has grown horizontally into water. The common gallinule is a migratory bird, leaving northern areas during the winter for warmer climates, and can usually be found next to lakes, rivers, ponds, and other...
	Fish and Minnows Fish and minnows swimming in a lake in the Fairchild Gardens lowland area.
	Foxtail Palm Trees Detailed view of Wodyetia bifurcata or "foxtail palms" named for their appearance.
	Lake View of the lake.
	Lake and Lowlands View of the lake and lowlands of Fairchild Gardens.
	Lake and Lowlands View of the lowlands and lake in Fairchild Gardens.
	Lake and Lowlands View of the lowlands and lake in Fairchild Gardens.
	Lake lined with Palm Trees View of the lake lined with palm trees.
	Lake Surrounded by Palm Trees Lake surrounded by palm trees of the lowlands.
	Lake Water Detailed view of the vegetation growing in the lake at Fairchild Gardens.
	Majestic Palm Ravenea rivularis, also known as a "Majestic Palm" along a lake in the lowlands of Farchild Gardens.
	Palm Trees along Lake Palm trees lining the lake in the lowlands of Fairchild Gardens.
	Palm Trees along Lake Group of palm trees along the shore.
	Palm Trees and Plants View of plants and palm trees found in the lowlands of Fairchild Gardens.
	Pandanus Fruit Detailed view of the fruit of a pandanus tree. Its original color is green but turns orange and then red as it grows. While beautifully colored, the fruit cannot be eaten, yet the seeds are edible in the form of oil. Pandanus usually grows along shor...
	Path lined with Palm Trees Path lined with various types of palm trees leading to the Fairchild Gardens lowlands and palmetum.
	Path to Lowlands lined with Palm Trees Pathway leading to lowlands on the right and the rainforest to the left.
	Plumeria Alba Detailed view of plumeria alba, also known as White Frangipani. It is named after the marquess of an Italian noble family, the Frangipanis, who is credited with creating a plumeria-scented perfume. These plants are native to tropical and subtropical ...
	Taro Detailed view of a Taro plant, also known as elephant ear. Considered one of the earliest cultivated plants, taro has been consumed throughout history as early as 5000 B.C. possibly originating in Malaysia. It is still used as a vegetable in many cou...
	Tram Tour View of the tram tour from across the lake and lowlands.
	Tree by Lake Tree limbs growing into a lake in the lowlands of Fairchild Gardens.