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Sabal palmetto

(Cabbage Palm)

Arecaceae

Traditional remedy or use: Seminole Indians used the berries and seeds to treat fever, headache and weight loss. S. palmetto was also used as food, twine from fibers, eating utensils, arrows, fish drags from wood, leaves were used as mats to dry food.

Sabal palmetto

   

Sabal palmetto

Sabal palmetto

 

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