| The slope on the left-hand side of the path forms the
foundation for Plaza Escoba, which takes its name from a small palm,
the escoba, or broom in Spanish. The sturdy fronds of the escoba,
as its name implies, are readily fashioned into brooms. Escoba palms
also serve more transitory uses. When walking in a mature forest,
escoba palms are found beneath the canopy. The undersides of their
shiny green leaves are silver and to avoid getting lost, trailblazers
in the forest simply bend over an occasional leaf to mark their way.
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