Serenoa
Serenoa
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species Arecaceae
Morphological Summary
Monotypic genus containing only the saw palmetto (Serenoa repens), native to the southeastern United States. It is one of the longest-lived plants on the planet, with individuals that can exceed 700 years. It forms dense thickets on the coastal plains of Florida and the Gulf states. Its berries are widely used in herbal medicine.
Distribution Southeastern USA: South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana
Conservation Least concern; abundant within its range
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Serenoa repens (W.Bartram) Small
Saw Palmetto
Specimen ID RN-SRNOA-00001
Origin Sureste de EE. UU. (Florida, Georgia, Carolina del Sur, estados del Golfo)
Type Palm