Unusual giant palm tree discovered in Madagascar

New Tree Species Found in Madagascar January 16th, 2008 @ 5:01pm By JONNY HOGG Associated Press Writer ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) - A self-destructing palm tree that flowers once every 100 years and then dies has been discovered on the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar, botanists said Thursday. Read full story at KTAR.com The Times tells how "the most important new species of palm for 50 years has been discovered." OUR country's blessed. Seriously. Well, the giant's name is actually erm... Tahina spectabilis. WTF!!!!?