Genus Raffia (Noun)
Meaning
Feather palm of tropical Africa and Madagascar and Central and South America widely grown for commercial purposes.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Raffia, a genus of palm trees native to Africa, is often farmed for its commercially valuable leaves.
- The raffia fiber extracted from the large, flat leaves of the genus Raffia is in high demand for crafting purposes.
- Commercial producers in the tropics cultivate the genus Raffia to produce raffia leaves for multiple applications, including packaging and textiles.
- The unique flat shape and long length of the leaves of the genus Raffia palm trees make them highly versatile and in demand.
- Farmers specifically grow the genus Raffia in certain tropical regions for the wide leaves which they harvest for their valuable fibers.