Palm
Description
A common name for over 2000 species of tropical evergreen trees from the Palmaceae group. Palm trees typically have a single unbranched trunk topped with fronds. Palms are an important source of oil and food, i.e. coconut, date, sago, etc. Fibers from the leaves of the palm trees are used for baskets, mats, and cords. The leaves and stems have also been used to make household items and books (see Rattan). The areca nuts from betel palms (Areca catechu) have also been used as food as well as to produce a tan/orange/brown dye.
- See also [Uemera Dye Archive (Binrōji)]
Synonyms and Related Terms
Palmaceae; palm tree; Palme-familien (Dan.); Palmengewächse (Deut.); Palmera (Esp.); Arécacées (Fr.); palmiers (Fr.); palma (It.); Palmenfamilie (Ned.); Palmbomen (Ned.); Arekowate (Pol.); palmowate(Pol.); Palmeira (Port.)
Additional Images
Palm trees
Palm frond
Silk dyed with first extract of boiled nuts
Uemera Dye Archive
Resources and Citations
- A.Lucas, J.R.Harris, Ancient Egyptian Materials and Industries, Edward Arnold Publishers Ltd., London, 4th edition, 1962
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arecaceae (Accessed Jan. 25, 2006)