Brahea sp nov Super Silver Danae which appears before the leaf

which appears before the leaf emerges

the clumps are topped with 2' spikes of very fragrant

spiny-edged leaves of Epimedium sagittatum emerge bronze in spring

Upon closer inspection

Brahea sp nov Super Silver Danae which appears before the leafBrahea sp. nov. 'Super Silver' is the hottest new plant in the hardy palm world. Recently discovered around 6,000' elevation in the high desert valleys of Central Mexico, researchers are confident it represents a newly discovered species. Although Brahea 'Super Silver' grows near the green foliage, heavily armed Brahea dulcis, there doesn't appear to be any introgression (desert love). In appearance, Brahea 'Super Silver' forms a 15' tall x 7' wide