The Traveller's Palm

Title
The Traveller's Palm
Year/Period
Early-mid 20th century
Region
Singapore
Object Type
positives (photographs), photographic prints
Material
photographic paper, ink
Technique
photographic processes, photographic printing techniques
Dimension
Image size: 27.4 x 21.6 cm
Accession No.
1993-00285-031
Collection of
National Museum of Singapore

Also known by its scientific name 'Ravenalla Madagascariensis', the Traveller's Palm is known as such due to its ability to collect rainwater for thirsty travellers. The banana-shaped leaves of the tree are arranged in a fan-shaped manner.

 

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