traveler's palm
Madagascar's iconic tree
A traveler's palm is a large tropical plant native to Madagascar, with fan-shaped leaves arranged in a single plane resembling an open hand.
Despite the name, it's not a true palm but related to the bird of paradise.
The name supposedly comes from the leaf bases collecting rainwater that thirsty travelers could drink.
Spreading from single point
- frondsDivided leaf blades
- monocotyledonSingle embryonic leaf plant
- ornamentalFor beauty, not function
- perennialRecurring each year
petiole · inflorescence · evergreen · trunk · crown · seeds · pollination · germination
African island republic
- rainforestWet tropical woodland ecosystem
- humidityMoisture in atmosphere
- equatorMidpoint circle of rotation
- jungleDense tropical forest
tropics · monsoon · canopy · lush · paradise · island · climate · endemic
Spreading from single point
- bilateralInvolving two parties
- radialEmanating from center
- planeWinged flying vehicle
- proportionComparative relation of parts
geometry · alignment · two-dimensional · flattened · dramatic · striking · photogenic · iconic
For beauty, not function
- gardenCultivated plant area
- specimenIndividual for examination
- avenueBroad urban roadway
- estateProperty and grounds
poolside · resort · architectural · dramatic · silhouette · sculptural · backdrop · streetscape
fan-shaped
Spreading from single point
- frondsDivided leaf blades
- monocotyledonSingle embryonic leaf plant
- ornamentalFor beauty, not function
perennial · petiole · inflorescence · evergreen · trunk · crown · seeds · pollination · germination · propagation
Madagascar
African island republic
- rainforestWet tropical woodland ecosystem
- humidityMoisture in atmosphere
- equatorMidpoint circle of rotation
jungle · tropics · monsoon · canopy · lush · paradise · island · climate · endemic · habitat
fan-shaped
Spreading from single point
proportion · geometry · alignment · two-dimensional · flattened · dramatic · striking · photogenic · iconic · distinctive
ornamental
For beauty, not function
estate · poolside · resort · architectural · dramatic · silhouette · sculptural · backdrop · streetscape · courtyard
orientation
Position relative to surroundings
- east-westAlong the horizon's span
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- waypointNavigation reference location
legend · folklore · wayfinding · direction · explorer · survival · rainwater · reservoir · thirst · journey
traveler's palmcoconut palm
Drupe-bearing tropical tree
date palm · royal palm · oil palm · sago palm · fan palm
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