palm tree

Frond-topped tropical plant

A palm tree is a tropical or subtropical tree with a tall, unbranched trunk topped by a crown of large, fan-shaped or feather-shaped leaves.

Palms are associated with warm climates, beaches, and oases: Palm trees lined the boulevard.

Various species yield coconuts, dates, and palm oil.

The fronds have symbolic uses in religious ceremonies.

Related

rainforest · drupe · tropics · tropical island · ethnobotany · Florida · copra · agroforestry · rattan · Hawaii · island · beach vacation · hammock · canopy · breeze · coir · sway · silhouette

Categories
Opposites
tree morphology

palm treeoak tree

Large deciduous hardwood

deciduous tree · maple tree · elm tree · broadleaf tree · beech tree

climate/habitat association

palm treespruce

Neat; also a conifer

pine tree · Douglas fir · Scotch pine · Norway spruce · larch

leaf retention

palm treedeciduous tree

Tree shedding leaves annually

Family

tree, palm, palms, palm trees, palmist, palmistry, palmate, palmetto, palmar

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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G