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Saw Palmetto

Serenoa repens

Description:

A type of palm that was blooming.

Habitat:

Gulf Park Oak Ridge Trail. This trail is part of Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trails, Gulf State Park, Alabama The trails run along marshes, secondary sand dunes, swamps, over creeks.

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Chit Palm
Thrinax radiata Thrinax radiata


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1 Comment

gatorfellows
gatorfellows 10 years ago

Gerardo, thank you for the suggestion. I looked it up, but the bloom was much bigger and fluffier. While looking at your suggestion I ran across Saw Palmetto, which is through out the panhandle of Florida and this area. The bloom matches, so I believe it is correct. :)

gatorfellows
Spotted by
gatorfellows

Gulf Shores, Alabama, USA

Spotted on Apr 25, 2013
Submitted on May 4, 2013

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