Roystonea lenis

Roystonea lenis is a species of flowering plant in the palm family, Arecaceae. It is endemic to Guantánamo Province in eastern Cuba.

Description

Roystonea lenis is a large palm which reaches heights of. Stems are grey-white and are usually in diameter. The upper portion of the stem is encircled by leaf sheaths, forming a green portion known as the crownshaft which is normally long. Individuals have about 15 leaves with petioles and rachises; the leaves hang well horizontal. The inflorescences bear white male and female flowers. Fruit are long and wide, and black when ripe.