The Royal Palm

The first tree to be seen by visitors to Cuba is the Royal Palm. It is difficult to think of this Caribbean island without its presence, and throughout the country, from Cape San Antonio, its westernmost tip, to the easternmost point, Punta de Maisi, palms can be seen in groups or isolated.The Cuban Royal Palm (Roystonea regia), besides having important botanical values, has produced a positive and deep impression in Cuban society.Roystonea regia belongs to the palmaceae family and can reac...