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Saw Palmetto

Serenoa repens

Photo by gatorfellows
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Field Notes

Description:

A type of palm that was blooming.

Habitat:

Gulf Park Oak Ridge Trail. This trail is part of Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trails, Gulf State Park, Alabama The trails run along marshes, secondary sand dunes, swamps, over creeks.

Reference Links:

PLANTS Profile for Serenoa repens (saw palmetto) | USDA PLANTS

Species ID Suggestions

Chit Palm

Thrinax radiata

Reference Link
Gerardo Aizpuru
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Comments (1)
gatorfellows
Gerardo, thank you for the suggestion. I looked it up, but the bloom was much bigger and fluffier. While looking at your suggestion I ran across Saw Palmetto, which is through out the panhandle of Florida and this area. The bloom matches, so I believe it is correct. :)

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PublishedMay 4, 2013

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