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Sabal palmetto
| Family Name: | Arecaceae (Palmae) |
| Synonyms: | Sabal jamesiana, Sabal parviflora, Sabal viatoris |
| Common Name: | Palmetto Palm, Blue Palmetto, Cabbage Palmetto, Cabbage Tree, Common Palmetto |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Palm (Solitary Habit) |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | North America, Bahamas, Cuba |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Foliar Shape(s) | Palm Fronds (Fan / Costapalmate) |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 2.5 (Palm - Solitary) |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Trunk Type (Palm) | Solitary Habit, Aboveground |
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Others
| Master ID | 1391 |
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| Species ID | 2684 |
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