Serenoa repens / Corypha repens / Chamaerops serrulata - Saw Palmetto Seeds

Description

Serenoa repens (saw palmetto) is a hardy, slow-growing palm native to the southeastern United States, especially Florida. It usually grows low to the ground, forming dense clumps with creeping, sometimes subterranean stems, and fan-shaped leaves with sharp, saw-like teeth along the petioles. The plant produces clusters of small, fragrant, yellowish-white flowers, followed by fleshy, dark purple to black berries. These fruits have long been valued in traditional medicine, particularly for urinary and prostate health. Adapted to sandy soils, pine flatwoods, and coastal areas, Serenoa repens is highly drought-tolerant, fire-resistant, and an important species for wildlife habitat.