Definition

Noun 1. A taxonomic genus of palms: "Genus Sabal" refers to a specific group (genus) of fan palms native to the Americas, particularly the southeastern United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, and parts of Central America. These are commonly known as palmetto palms or cabbage palms.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The state tree of Florida and South Carolina belongs to Genus Sabal.
  • Botanists are studying the evolutionary history of Genus Sabal.
  • Several species within Genus Sabal are highly drought-tolerant.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical classification: The name is used in the formal, scientific binomial nomenclature for species (e.g., , ).
  • The dwarf palmetto is scientifically classified as Sabal minor.

Variants and Related Words

• Sabal (n): The abbreviated, standard form used in scientific and common contexts.
  • The garden features several Sabal palms.
• Palmetto (n): A common name for palms in this genus, especially .
  • The palmetto is a symbol of resilience.

Synonyms

• Palmetto genus: A descriptive synonym referencing the common name.
• Cabbage palm genus: A descriptive synonym referencing another common name for some species (like ).

Related Idioms or Phrases

(This term is a scientific classification and is not typically used in idiomatic expressions.)

Noun

1. American dwarf fan palms