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Post-fire canopy recovery in two fire-adapted palms, Serenoa repens and Sabal etonia (Arecaceae)
Author(s): W. G. Abrahamson, C. R. Abrahamson
Year: 2006
Journal: Florida Scientist
Journal Link: http://www.floridaacademyofsciences.org/flsci.htm
Volume: 69
Issue: 2
Pages: 69-79
Article Topic(s): Disturbance, Morphology
Research Setting(s): Forest
Species Referenced: Serenoa repens (Saw palmetto),
Abstract
Measures leaf traits of Serenoa repens over a 16 year period to measure leaf production following fire. The palm was able to quickly recover its canopy following fire due to rapid leaf growth.Suggested Citation
W. G. Abrahamson, and C. R. Abrahamson. "Post-fire canopy recovery in two fire-adapted palms, Serenoa repens and Sabal etonia (Arecaceae)." Florida Scientist 69.2 (2006): 69-79.Go back