July 2020

The botanical name for Saw Palmetto is Serenoa repens                                            Family – Palmae Common Names Other names include dwarf palm, fan palm and cabbage palm. “Saw” refers to its sharp-edged palmate leaves. “Palmetto” is descriptive of the plant’s overall appearance as a member of the palm family. The botanical name “Serenoa” is after a famous botanist Dr. Sereno