Those flowers are followed by the tree’s sweet, oval fruits that are rich in antioxidants and natural sugars, with one date palm tree capable of producing 150-300 pounds of fruit per season.

The Pindo palm is as good as it gets. It supplies beauty with its presence as well as fruit to make jelly, with the seed of the fruit usable as a coffee substitute when roasted and ground.

Sabal or cabbage palm is the state tree of Florida and South Carolina. The ripening fruit is a food source for many types of wildlife.

And one shuns the limelight to an almost absurd degree — the new-to-science Pinanga subterranea palm grows its flowers and fruit entirely underground.

Palm oil derives from the fruit of the oil palm tree. There are two main types: red palm oil and white palm oil. Red palm oil contains more micronutrients, making it a healthier option. However ...