Sabal

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Sabal

Sabal (/səˈbɑːl/), also known as the cabbage palmetto, is a genus of New World palms, many of the species being known as palmetto.

Etymology

The name Sabal is derived from the Latin word sabalum, which was used by Pliny the Elder to refer to a type of palm tree.

Pronunciation

The pronunciation of Sabal is /səˈbɑːl/.

Related Terms

  • Palmetto: A common name used to refer to various species of palms that have fan-shaped leaves.
  • New World: A term used to refer to the majority of Earth's Western Hemisphere, specifically the Americas.
  • Pliny the Elder: A Roman author, naturalist, and natural philosopher, as well as naval and army commander of the early Roman Empire, and personal friend of the emperor Vespasian.
  • Palm Tree: A type of tropical plant characterized by large, evergreen leaves arranged at the top of an unbranched stem.

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