Mazhar Botanic Garden

Serenoa repens (Bartram) J.K.Small

Saw Palmetto

Sample code: EGY-MBG-001000
Common name: Saw Palmetto
English name: Saw Palmetto
Arabic name: سيرسنوا
Native: Southeastern United States
Country: Southeastern United States
(PGR): Rare

Small palm with horizontal, ground or below ground-level stems leaves fan flowers white in dense clusters fruit fleshy bluish- black when ripe

Berries were a staple food and medicine. used the berries to treat urinary tract problems.

Serenoa serrulata Michx

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Texture: Clay Loam Sandy
Fertility: High
Drainage: Well drained
Topography: Coastal area
Salinity: Low
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Mediterranean Subtropics
Lights: Full sun Light shade
Zone: 8 : 11
pH range: 6.0-7.5

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