Zombia
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Zombia antillarum, commonly known as the zombie palm, is a species of palm tree and the only member of the genus Zombia. It is endemic to the island of Hispaniola in the Greater Antilles. Usually foun
Stem details showing persistent, spiny leaf sheaths
Descourtilz's original illustration of Zombia antillarum from Flore médicale des Antilles, 1821
Base of the stem showing stem sprouts
Itaya
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Itaya amicorum is a medium-size fan palm that is native to Brazil, Colombia and Peru. It is the only species in the genus Itaya. It was unknown to science until 1972, when it was discovered on the ban
Fruit of Itaya amicorum
1859 Martinique.web