But despite the diversity and ubiquity of palms in the Los Angeles area, only one species—Washingtonia filifera, the California fan palm—is native to California. ... As monocots, palms are actually more closely related to grasses than they are to woody deciduous trees. read more
All about the desert plant, California Fan Palm, the only palm tree native to western North America. Includes description, photo, range, habitat and scientific and common names. read more