Panama-Hat Plant

A Panama-Hat Plant looks a lot like a palm branch but its not. This plant’s name comes from the fact that you can make the panama hat from it. The panama-hat plant in fact is not part of the palm family. The panama-hat plant grows wild from Central America south to Bolivia. The panama-hat plant is a great source of fiber: it is often seen as a ornamental plant in homes and offices across the world. The frondlike leaves are used to weave the Panama hat.

By: Anna Lane T.

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