Palmae (Noun)
Meaning
Chiefly tropical trees and shrubs and vines usually having a tall columnar trunk bearing a crown of very large leaves; coextensive with the order Palmales.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Palmae is an older name given to the palm family which has many economic uses providing food, fuel, shelter, and other benefits to humans.
- The gardens in the tropical city were dominated by various Palmae, including coconut palms, date palms, and areca palms.
- These Palmae provide residents and visitors alike a comfortable shaded area from the intense tropical sun.
- Due to its versatility, Palmae has been used and cultivated for over 6,000 years throughout the tropical regions.
- Tourists flock to resorts surrounded by lush rows of Palmae along the coastlines of tropical islands to unwind.