The traveler’s palm (Ravenala madagascariensis) has a distinctive look. Its long leaves, up to 10 feet tall and 2 feet wide, resemble the leaf of the banana tree. The leaf stems grow off the palm’s ...

A few years ago my family and I took a holiday to Tahiti. Upon arrival at our resort in Moorea, the first thing I noticed were the big beautiful fan-like palms. As soon as I had wifi I googled this ...