Latanier Palm (Noun)
Meaning
Fan palms of the southern United States and the Caribbean region.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The latanier palm, also known as the latania or Sabal domingensis, thrives in tropical regions, often found in coastal and mountainous areas of the southern United States and the Caribbean.
- This tree's unique appearance is characterized by the large crown of the latanier palm that houses up to several dozen leaves, the green upper part contrasting with the lower section of thick brown stumps.
- Traveling south, we came across a variety of palms and interesting foliage, but the sprawling growth of the latanier palm stood out in its grandeur.
- A slow-growing species generally, the latanier palm works well as a shade tree when allowed to grow with proper pruning.
- Habitats found in mountainous regions of southern United States and the Caribbean islands can be home to the palm tree known as the latanier palm.