About this episode
This episode explores the history and cultural significance of the Kentia palm, first recorded in 1869 on Lord Howe Island.
First recorded in 1869 on the tiny Lord Howe Island in the Pacific the Kentia palm soon made its way into fashionable Victorian parlours, drawing rooms and ballrooms.
People in this episode
Host: Advolly Richmond
Topics covered
- Kentia palm
- Victorian parlours
- botanical history
- plant introduction
- cultural significance
Keywords
- Kentia palm
- Lord Howe Island
- Victorian
- botanical history
- cultural significance
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Kentia palm
Places: Lord Howe Island
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