Royal Palm (Roystonea)      This majestic palm tree, one of the largest in the palm family is originally from Central America. Twelve species have been arachived between Southwestern Mexico and the Northern coast of South America. One of these, the Roystonea Regia, is native to Cuba. Its name evokes the memory of General Roy Stone (1835-1905) who exercised his functions in this corner of the world. The trunk of this tree is smooth and ringed. It bulges in different areas of its trunk, often near the middle. Its prominent fronds are thick and composed of long, curved leaves. After Hurricane Luis, many royal palms were imported and planted around Gustavia port.