The palm in question isSocratea exorrhiza, also nicknamed the Walking Palm.
The bizarre idea stems from the fact that scientists are unable to explain the trees strange stilt-like roots.
This allows the tree to slowly move towards the side where the new roots are growing.
Unfortunately, the walking tree is a myth.
This way, the tree can move away from obstacles that are major hazards for immature palms.
Some people want to see the Socratea exorrhiza walking.
Alas, no such time lapse movie exist.
The myth was also debunked in the December 2009 issue of Skeptical Inquirer.
The article also cited two detailed studies that came to this conclusion.
Researchers are still unsure what role these unique stilt roots play.
Of course, none of these theories have ever been confirmed.
More importantly, nobody has seen these palm trees walk.
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