Tree of the tropics (4)

I believe the answer is:

palm

(Other definitions for palm that I've seen before include "Flat part of the hand" , "Conceal in the hand" , "Symbol of victory" , "Leaf in part of the hand?" , "Sign of victory" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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