The coconut palm is a tall, single-trunked tree, typically reaching 20-30 meters in height. It has a smooth, gray trunk marked by leaf scars and a crown of long, pinnately divided leaves. The coconut palm is known for its large, ovoid fruit, the coconut, which is a drupe with a thick, fibrous husk and a hard shell surrounding the seed. 

Here's a more detailed description:

Overall Structure:

Trunk:

The coconut palm has a single, erect or slightly curved trunk, often swollen at the base, and a smooth, gray surface with ring-like scars from where leaves have fallen. 

Crown:

The top of the trunk is topped with a crown of spirally arranged leaves, which are long, pinnately divided, and composed of many leaflets. 

Roots:

The root system is fasciculated, meaning many roots branch out from the base, anchoring the palm in the soil. 

Leaves:

Shape: The leaves are large, up to 7 meters long, and pinnately divided, with numerous leaflets arranged along the rachis (midrib).

Leaflets: Each leaflet is long, linear, and has a strong midrib.

Petiole: The petiole (leaf stalk) is flat, thick, broad, and sheathing at the base. 

Flowers and Fruit:

Inflorescence:

The coconut palm produces an inflorescence (flowering structure) with both male and female flowers, often on the same spike. 

Fruit:

The fruit, the coconut, is a large drupe, typically ovoid or ellipsoid in shape, with a thick, fibrous husk. 

Seed:

The hard shell (endocarp) protects the single seed, which is filled with coconut water and a white, meaty endosperm. 

Other Characteristics:

Lifespan: Coconut palms are long-lived, potentially reaching 100 years of age. 

Habitat: They are typically found in tropical coastal regions, though they can tolerate mild frosts. 

Uses: The coconut palm and its products (including the fruit, leaves, and trunk) have numerous uses, including food, fuel, building materials, and more.