Carludovica palmata
Carludovica palmata is a palm-like monocot plant. It is not a true palm. Its leaves are different from the leaves of true palms, and unlike true palms it does not develop a woody trunk. Its female flowers have large stigmas, and its male flowers have a lot of pollen. They reproduce vegetatively, because they do not produce viable seeds.
The Panama hat palm is cultivated from Central America to Bolivia. Its soft, flexible, and durable fibers are used to weave Panama hats and other items.
