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Closeup of Patrick the Palm. Patrick is a Neanthe bella
palm tree (Chamaedorea elegans bella), native to Guatemala.
We don't know if his ancestors were legal immigrants,
but Patrick was born in the US. He normally resides in
a dormitory in College Park, MD, but has been on vacation
for several months in Columbia, MD. He doesn't like the
sun that much, but decided to go outside for a few minutes
to commune with his fellow vegetables. Sadly, the azaleas
speak with a strong East Coast accent, and the tulips
seem to have a Dutch accent, and Patrick's California
English with Japanese intonations (don't ask) just didn't
mix well. Patrick may be learning Old English in the
near future... (© 2006
Lawence I. Charters)
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