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  8. Mexican Palmetto

species 4,371 observations

Mexican Palmetto

Sabal mexicana

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

41 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Echo Moth 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Plain Chachalaca, Northern Mockingbird, Common Raccoon, Great-tailed Grackle 38
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Temnothorax misomoschus, Blue-winged Scoliid Wasp 2

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Light
Full sun Part shade
Moisture
Dry Moist
Water use
Low Medium
Deer resistant
Yes
Plant type
Perennial Tree

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.

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