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RESEARCH LITERATURE

The Research Literature database was created and funded by the Florida Wildflower Foundation. Use the search features below to find scientific articles on native wildflowers that are commercially available or used in restoration projects.

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Life in the slow lane: Palmetto seedlings exhibit remarkable survival but slow growth in Florida's nutrient-poor uplands

Author(s): W. G. Abrahamson, C. R. Abrahamson

Year: 2009

Journal: Castanea
Journal Link: http://www.castaneajournal.org/
Volume: 74
Issue: 2
Pages: 123-132

Article Topic(s): Establishment methods, Morphology, Nutrients
Research Setting(s): Upland

Species Referenced: Serenoa repens (Saw palmetto),

Abstract

Cohorts of Serenoa repens plants were monitored for 19 years for growth and reproduction. Plants survived a severe drought and fire. Serenoa repens seedlings have high survival and persistence but grow exceptionally slowly. Results of the study suggest that this species takes several decades to transition from the seedling stage to a reproductive stage. Additionally, restoring Serenoa repens will likely require time and effort.

Suggested Citation

W. G. Abrahamson, and C. R. Abrahamson. "Life in the slow lane: Palmetto seedlings exhibit remarkable survival but slow growth in Florida's nutrient-poor uplands." Castanea 74.2 (2009): 123-132.

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ISSN: 0008-7475
Last Updated: 2015-02-26
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