cabbage palm
Southeastern fan palm
A cabbage palm is a type of palm tree with an edible terminal bud, found in the southeastern United States and the Caribbean.
The "cabbage" refers to the pale, tender heart at the crown, harvested as a vegetable—though removing it kills the tree.
The cabbage palm is Florida's state tree.
tree
Divided leaf blades
- trunkMain stem or storage
- canopyOverhead protective covering
- evergreenRetains foliage year-round
- ornamentalFor beauty, not function
landscaping · tropical · subtropical · Florida · coastal · hardy · native · swamp
fronds
Divided leaf blades
ornamental · landscaping · tropical · subtropical · Florida · coastal · hardy · native · swamp · hammock
palmito
Edible palm core
sustainable · fresh · canned · vegetable · delicacy · traditional · tender · mild · crisp · nutritious
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