Sabal minor
(Dwarf Palmetto)
Sabal minor, Palmetto State Park, Gonzalez Co. 6922
Sabal minor, Palmetto State Park, Gonzalez Co. 6910
Sabal minor, Brazos Bend State Park, Ft. Bend Co. 6489
Sabal minor, Brazos Bend State Park, Ft. Bend Co. 6485
Sabal minor, Brazos Bend State Park, Ft. Bend Co. 6458
Sabal minor, Brazos Bend State Park, Ft. Bend Co. 6460
Sabal minor, Brazos Bend State Park, Ft. Bend Co. 6454
| Scientific Name | Sabal minor | USDA PLANTS Symbol | SAMI8 |
| Common Name | Dwarf Palmetto | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 42505 |
| Family | Arecaceae (Palm) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Lowlands, swamps, riverbanks, levees, floodplains. Plant: Small fan palm, 5 to 10 feet tall; usually stemless, the leaves arising from an underground stock. Leaves: Four to ten, large, dark green leaves 5 to 6-1/2 feet long comprising a bare petiole terminating in a rounded fan of about 40 bright green, smooth leaflets (blades) up to 30 inches long, joined together for over half of this length; pointed tips are notched. Inflorescence: Very small (~0.2 inches across) yellowish-white, blossoms in large compound panicles up to 6 ft. long, extending out beyond the leaves. Fruit: Brownish black, spheroid, 1/4 to 3/8-inch diameter. Bloom Period: May and June. References: Flora of North America, iNaturalist, and Wildflower Center. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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