saw palmetto

Serenoa repens

Summary 2

Serenoa repens, commonly known as saw palmetto, is the sole species currently classified in the genus Serenoa. It is a small palm, growing to a maximum height around 7–10 ft (2.1–3.0 m). It is endemic to the subtropical Southeastern United States, most commonly along the south Atlantic and Gulf Coastal plains and sand hills. It grows in clumps or dense thickets in sandy coastal areas, and as undergrowth in pine woods or hardwood hammocks.

Fontes e Créditos

  1. (c) Nick Beck, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-NC-SA), http://www.flickr.com/photos/35518067@N06/3349287717
  2. (c) Wikipedia, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serenoa_repens

Mais informações

BioDiversity4All Mapa