Tahina palm

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Tahina palm

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Also known as: Tahina spectabilis, dimaka

Written by John P. Rafferty

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Tahina palm, (Tahina spectabilis), sole member of the palm tree genus Tahina (family Arecaceae). The palm is characterized by its spectacular end-of-life flowering. It is endemic to the Analalava district of northwestern Madagascar, where it inhabits seasonally flooded scrublands. The species was discovered in 2008 by Malagasy cashew grower Xavier Metz; the palm is named for Metz’s daughter, Anne-Tahina Metz. Tahina in the Malagasy language means “blessed.” The Tahina palm possesses a massive trunk that can grow to a height of 18 metres (59 feet). Its crown of circular fan leaves can reach 5 metres (about 16 feet) in diameter. ...(100 of 315 words)

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