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The Foxtail Palm, Wodyetia bifurcata, is a magnificent palm species that is native to Queensland, Australia. It is a rare palm that was relatively unknown until 1978, when an Aboriginal man brought it to the attention of botanists around the world. The palm is named after the Aboriginal man who discovered it, with "Wodyeti" being the recorded name. The Foxtail Palm is so named due to the shape of its foliage, which resembles a fox's tail. The plant grows up to 10m tall and has a smooth trunk that can be single, double, or triple. Its leaves are a variance of greenish colors, ranging from deep green to light green. The Foxtail Palm produces stunning white flowers and large, orange fruit. In its natural habitat, the palm is endemic to a very small area in the Cape Melville range, wholly within the Cape Melville National Park. The Foxtail Palm has a rich biocultural diversity and is a habitat for other animals such as rock-wallabies, geckos, and frogs. Despite being a rare species, the Foxtail Palm has become widely distributed across the world as it is one of the world's most popular palms. The species is easy to propagate in cultivation, which has greatly reduced the pressure on its wild population. Overall, the Foxtail Palm is a stunning and special plant that adds beauty and diversity to any landscape.