The palm family of order Arecales, subclass Arecidae, class Liliopsida.

A plant genus of the family ARECACEAE. It is a tropical palm tree that yields a large, edible hard-shelled fruit from which oil and fiber are also obtained.

A cluster of FLOWERS (as opposed to a solitary flower) arranged on a main stem of a plant.

The science dealing with the earth and its life, especially the description of land, sea, and air and the distribution of plant and animal life, including humanity and human industries with reference to the mutual relations of these elements. (From Webster, 3d ed)

Deoxyribonucleic acid that makes up the genetic material of plants.

Works containing information articles on subjects in every field of knowledge, usually arranged in alphabetical order, or a similar work limited to a special field or subject. (From The ALA Glossary of Library and Information Science, 1983)

The relationships of groups of organisms as reflected by their genetic makeup.

A plant genus of the family ARECACEAE that should not be confused with ACORUS CALAMUS.

The fleshy or dry ripened ovary of a plant, enclosing the seed or seeds.

The reproductive organs of plants.

Expanded structures, usually green, of vascular plants, characteristically consisting of a bladelike expansion attached to a stem, and functioning as the principal organ of photosynthesis and transpiration. (American Heritage Dictionary, 2d ed)