Coccothrinax barbadensis

With trunks up to (50 ft) tall, this fine species is one of the tallest, fastest, and most robust in the genus. The big, circular leaves have up to 60 flexuous segments and are a beautiful silvery-gray below. C. barbadensis is widely distributed in the Caribbean and will do well in subtropical and tropical climates. It can take considerable coastal exposure.

Similar plants:

• Coccothrinax argentata, Coccothrinax garberi, Coccothrinax jucunda (Florida Silver Thatch Palm)
• Coccothrinax borhidiana (Borhidi's Guano Palm)
• Coccothrinax crinita (Old Man Palm, Thatch Palm)
• Coccothrinax miraguama (Miraguama Palm)
• Coccothrinax readii, Coccothrinax argentata of Henderson (Mexican Silver Palm, Knacas, Nakax, Mexican Silver Thatch Palm)
• Coccothrinax sp. (Old Man Palm)
• Zombia antillarum, Chamaerops antillarum, Coccothrinax anomala (Zombie Palm, Latanier Zombi)