Uses of Canary Island date palms (Phoenix canariensis) in the 19th and early 20th centuries

With drupes too acrid for human consumption, Canary Islands Date Palms (Phoenix canariensis) are primarily known for their use as ornamental palms in private and public settings. Little is known about the non-food uses of the leaves, stems and roots of Canary Islands Date Palms. This paper summarises the provisioning services of Canary Island Date Palms.