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scrub palmetto

 

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Noun scrub palmetto has 1 sense
  1. saw palmetto, scrub palmetto, Serenoa repens - small hardy clump-forming spiny palm of southern United States
    --1 is a kind of fan palm
    --1 is a member of Serenoa, genus Serenoa

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Scrub Palmetto

Description:

The scrub palmetto is a type of small palm tree that is native to the southeastern United States. It is characterized by its fan-shaped leaves and hairy, rough trunk. This plant thrives in sandy, well-drained soils and is often found in dry, scrubby areas such as coastal dunes and pine forests.

Examples:

1. Noun (Botany): The scrub palmetto is a key component of the Florida scrub ecosystem.

2. Adjective: Walking through the scrub palmetto habitat, the hiker encountered various wildlife species.

3. Verb: The land was cleared to allow for residential development, resulting in the destruction of many scrub palmettos.

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