Washingtonia robusta

common Names:
Washington Palm,
Skyduster,
Mexican Fan Palm

Distribution:
North-western Mexico and Baja California.

Habitat:
Desert and semi-arid areas, especially gorges and canyons, often near water.

Description:
A tall, solitary fan palm to about 20m with persistant leaf bases. The leaves are bright green, with cotton like threads on young leaves, and dark drown, heavily armed, shiny leaf bases.