Piccabeen Palm
Archontophoenix cunninghamiana
Common name: Piccabeen Palm
Scientific name: Archontophoenix cunninghamiana
Height: Single trunk growing up to 30m
Leaves: Bright deep green leaves
Fruit: Small red berries grow from just under the leaves, often attracting birds
First Nations uses: The palm fronds were used to make sling-like devices to carry babies in, to carry water, and to carry food.
Geographical location: It’s generally found in the wet regions between Central NSW and Mackay in QLD.
