Dominant Flora of the Ground Cover in Pine Forests of the Apalachicola National Forest
| Genus/Species | Serenoa repens | Common Name | Saw Palmetto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family | PALMAE | Acronym | PALM |
| Description |
Major component of flatwoods, occurs as shrub growing from thick horizontal, low arching stems on or above the ground which do not have thorns or spines; leafstalks serrated with firm, recurved, spiny teeth; leaves flat, palmately divided; flowers June. |
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