Corypha umbraculifera-- the Suicide Palm
Description:
The Palma Suicida grows from 30 to 80 years to become one of the largest palms. It then produces the worlds largest inflorescence, and dies. Native to the Indian subcontinent, where it is known as Talipot. Planted widely in the tropics, here at Summit Park, Panama.
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- Spermatophytes
- Angiosperms
- Monocots
- Commelinids
- Arecales (Palms)
- Arecaceae (palms)
- Corypha
- Corypha umbraculifera (Talipot palm)
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