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Sabal Adans. (Arecaceae)

Sabal comprises sixteen species; primarily distributed around the Caribbean Sea.

One species reaches tree size in North Carolina: Sabal palmetto (Cabbage palmetto). It is native to the state.


Sabal palmetto
Sabal palmetto (Copyright W. Cook)
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Sabal palmetto (Copyright W. Cook)
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Crown of Sabal palmetto (Copyright W. Cook)
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Flowers of Sabal palmetto (Copyright W. Cook)
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Unripe drupes of Sabal palmetto (Copyright W. Cook)
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N.C. distribution of Sabal palmetto
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Sabal palmetto (Cabbage palmetto)
(Rare; maritime forests, marsh edges, and other near-coastal communities; CP; Fl: Jul, Fr: Oct-Nov)