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Palm tree became the symbol tree of Cambodia in 2005 by the king's royal decree.  The Khmer Riel note also has palm tree symbol. Palm tree has so much benefits, every part of the tree are usable. Palm trees at Angkor Wat Khmer name : ត្នោត  “Tnaot” English name or common name : Palm tree Scientific name :  Borassus flabellifer Geography : this tree is native to the Indian subcontinent & Southeast Asia. Countries where they grow includes  Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Lao, Burma, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines.   Tree characteristic : robust, ubiquitous and domestic plant, grown widely in Cambodia (mostly in Kompong Speu province), up to 30m height. Fruit : sweet,  watery fluid, great aroma Benefits: Palm leaves :  can be used for various purposes such as weaving to be mats, hats, thatching, fans, baskets, umbrellas, walls, decorative objects in religious ceremonies, wrap and pack food...