Roystonea
- noun
- Specialized
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Roystonea
- Many city streets in Havana are lined with majestic Roystonea palms.
Examples
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The Roystonea is commonly planted as an ornamental tree in tropical regions.
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The Roystonea palm is often seen in tropical gardens.
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Botanists have classified several species within the Roystonea genus.
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Many Roystoneas provide shade in urban parks.
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Many city streets in Havana are lined with majestic Roystonea palms.
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Botanists have classified several species within the Roystonea genus.
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The Roystonea is commonly planted as an ornamental tree in tropical regions.
Synonyms
A tall Caribbean palm tree with long feather-like leaves often called a royal palm
Compounds
- Specialized
A tall Caribbean palm tree with long feather-like leaves often called a royal palm
- Specialized
A tall palm tree from the Caribbean with young leaf buds you can eat called cabbage
Surface Forms
Etymology
Roystonea names a group of tall palms often called 'royal' palms, and a helpful way to remember it is to read it as roy (like 'royal') plus stone, which gives the image of a tall, smooth column. That's why Roystonea palms are known for their grand, smooth trunks and their use as decorative trees.
