Palm stems (6)
I believe the answer is:
rattan
'palm stems' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for rattan that I've seen before include "Palm tree with pliable stems used for furniture" , "Wickerwork material" , "Palm stems used to make furniture" , "switch" , "Palm tree with long stems used in furniture" .)