Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) is an iconic plant of Florida, often dominating the understory of pine flatwoods habitats. Not only is saw palmetto endemic to Florida and the southeastern U.S., but it has also been referred to as a keystone species! ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources
The term “palmetto” gets thrown around a lot in the plant world. Sometimes “palmetto” is referring to the common name of the plant, or it could be the scientific name. There is a reason botanists aren’t a fan of common names and prefer ... READ MORE
Category: Natural ResourcesPicture this: a vast open landscape dominated by pine trees and an understory lush with wiregrass. No homes are anywhere to be found, just old Florida standing in the stagnant air of summer. A large thunder cloud is rolling in during a hot afternoon ... READ MORE
Category: Forests, Work & Life