A peek inside Paradise Palms Conservatory and Gardens…
Broom Palm (Coccothrinax argentea)
Also known as Hispaniola Silver Thatch or Cana Palm, this palm is endemic to Hispaniola. It is a fan palm with circular-shaped leaves that grow to 5 feet wide. Young leaves are eaten as a vegetable. Leaves are also used for thatching and making brooms. Traditional healers have used parts of the plant medicinally for fibroids and hot flashes.