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Sabal mexicana
Mexican palmetto
Other common names
Texan palmTexas palmetto
Synonyms
Sabal texanaBotanical details
- Family
- Arecaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Genus
Sabal
- Genus description
Sabal are a genus of 17 recognised species of slow-growing and fairly hardy fan-palms, native to the tropical and sub-tropical Americas. The leaves have midribs, extending into the leaf blade, which sets them apart from other palms. Fruits are hanging and mature from green to red
- Name status
Correct
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