👉 Palo is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Asteraceae. It is one of the most diverse genera and includes around 40 species, with many being endemic to Mexico. In Latin, "paola" refers to an ornamental plant known as a Palo. The name "palo" means "crown," indicating that the plant has a crown-like structure on top of its leaves. The genus "Palo" is part of the larger family Asteraceae,