raphia

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feather palm of tropical Africa and Madagascar and Central and South America widely grown for commercial purposes

leaf fibers of the raffia palm tree; used to make baskets and mats etc.

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Although initially unsuccessful in the Fourth Syrian War against Egypt, which led to a defeat at the Battle of Raphia (217 BC), Antiochus would prove himself to be the greatest of the Seleucid rulers after Seleucus I himself. Source: Internet

Raffia palms (Raphia spp.) have the largest leaves of any plant, up to 25 m long and 3 m wide. Source: Internet

Some species form pure stands in areas with poor drainage or regular flooding, including Raphia hookeri which is common in coastal freshwater swamps in West Africa. Source: Internet

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