The Mexican Fan Palm is located in front of the old school. (CLHS Photo)

Kingdom: Plantae

Common Name:
Mexican Fan Palm

Scientific Name: Washingtonia robusta

Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Plantae
Division:
Class:
Order:
Family:
Palmea
Genus:
Washingtonia
Species:
robusta

Natural Range
From its name you already know its from Mexico, and you are right it is from Mexico. But now is most commonly growing in Southern California and some other places where the climate is tropical.

Interesting Facts
This Mexican fan palm is really pretty and it gets everyones attention. It is also one of the biggest palms in the world.

 

The Mexican Fan Palm and CLHS

The Mexican Fan Palm is a tropical palm and it looks beautiful. It has been in our compus since it was biuld. The coolest thing about this palm is that is always green.