Acanthophoenix rubra ( Barbel Phoenix )
The Acanthophoenix is a single trunk , spear - pinnate shape palm . The cylindrical crown irradiation is vivid green . This laurel wreath has red veins displayed on deep green frond that fade with historic period . Sharp spines are prominent in young person and most shed as they senesce . The leaflets are green or white bottomed and pendulous . Inconspicous blank , scandalmongering , reddish , purple or pink flowers are bring forth in panicles during the summertime ....