ravenala
/ˌrævəˈnɑːlə/
noun
- A tropical tree with large, fan-shaped leaves, native to Madagascar, also known as the traveler's tree.
- We saw a beautiful ravenala growing near the hotel pool in Madagascar.
- The ravenala is sometimes called the traveler's tree because its leaf bases hold water.
- The ravenala's huge leaves provide excellent shade in the hot sun.