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Wetland and Aquatic Plants of Oklahoma

Interactive Keys: Woody

Shrubs and Vines

4. Leaves large and fan-like (palms)

Palmetto (Arecaceae)    

Dwarf palmetto (Sabal minor (Jacq.) Pers.)        
Native perennial.
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Sabal minor map                                        Sabal minor                    

Notes: The only native palm in Oklahoma.  Leaves are locally collected for Palm Sunday services.

NWI status: FACW

Last update: 2/16/04
Comments to : Bruce Hoagland

bhoagland@ou.edu

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