Brahea is a genus of palms in the family Arecaceae. They are commonly referred to as hesper palms and are endemic to Mexico and Central America. All Hesper Palms have large, fan-shaped leaves.
The generic name honours Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe (1546-1601).
Washingtonia filifera (Linden ex André) H.Wendl. (as B. filamentosa (H.Wendl. ex Franceschi) H.Wendl. ex Kuntze)
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew - ePIC: Brahea