Kibbutz Katura, Israel: June 9, 2005: The date tree (center) that was succesfully germenated from a 2000 year old seed found on the ancient Jewish Archeological site of Masada.

The silver date palm can reach heights of 50 feet though 30 feet or so is more common in Florida. The trunk often has triangular leaf scars and is thin or skinny compared to other Phoenix species.

Those having a tree-like form are called palm trees. Currently, 181 genera with around 2,600 species are known, most of which are restricted to tropical and subtropical climates.

In any case, L.A.’s iconic palm trees are not going anywhere fast, so you might as well learn how to tell them apart. Here are three of the most common species you’re likely to spot around the ...

It's Hawaii, so, yes, you do expect to see a palm tree or two, but you don't expect this, a whole forest of palms, some 3,000 of them of incredible variety, fans of many sizes, twists and shapes ...