Palm trees are a family of plants.
This family is called Arecaceae. Most of them are trees but some are
shrubs. They grow in hot climates, but some have been planted as far north as
Britain.
There are over two thousand kinds of
palm trees. They live in many kinds of places from rainforests to deserts.
Palm are one of the most well known
and widely planted tree families. They have had an important role to humans
throughout much of history. Many common products and food come from palms. They
are also used a lot in parks and garden is areas that do not heavy frosts.
In historical times palms have been
symbols for victory, peace and fertility. Today, palms remain a popular symbol
for the tropics and vacations.
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