Beaucarnea recurvata
Pony Tail
May be referred to by Nolina recurvata in some texts.
Sometimes also called Ponytail "Palm" but not really a palm. It does have a somewhat palm-like appearence. The base of the trunk swells dramatically as the plant grows, so bear this in mind when selecting a site.
Links
Huge Ponytail Palm Photos illustrating height and girth this plant can achieve over time. At the Another Yard in Fort Pierce blog
Beaucarnea recurvata Photos plus some information on the nature of trunk formation in this plant. The University of British Columbia Botany Photo of the Day
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