Caryota obtusa (Giant Fishtail Palm)

Caryota obtusa is a species of flowering plant in the palm family. It is native to India, Laos and Thailand. The palm is commonly called Giant Fishtail Palm or Thai Giant Caryota. It can reach 20 meters or more in height in the wild and is thus considered a tree. It is monocarpic meaning it flowers once, then dies. Its inflorescence can reach 6 meters or more in length. This tree will reach maximur is caustic to touch an height in about 25 years. H 6-8m x W 3-4m CAUTION: Flesh of seed and trunk is caustic and should be handled with care. The fruits are highly toxic due to their irritating oxalates, and when their fruits are ripe, they often turn reddish.