The palmetto tree (Sabal palmetto) is a native palm species of the southeastern United States. This tall palm tree with fan-shaped leaves flourishes in sandy coastal plains and scrub habitats and is ...

Ever wonder how South Carolina came to be nicknamed the Palmetto State? While, yes, the state does have many palmetto trees scattered around its borders, but the tree also has a more historical ...

BEAUFORT — The sabal palmetto is a nice enough tree, and people seem to like them just fine. As evidence, just consider that the state’s nickname, the Palmetto State, is an homage to the tree.

Ever wonder how South Carolina came to be nicknamed the Palmetto State? While, yes, the state does have many palmetto trees scattered around the entirety of the state due to its large species ...

Palmetto trees along Farrow Parkway in The Market Common Myrtle Beach City Government There’s a reason South Carolina is known as “The Palmetto State,” and it’s not just because of the Sabal Palmetto, ...

State nicknames often represent unique historical aspects and cultural connections, or state natural resources, and they are important parts of American identity. One of the more common state ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Every year on August 31, ‘National South Carolina Day’ is celebrated to commemorate the charm, history, and beauty of the bold Palmetto State. To mark the occasion, here are ...

Sabal palmetto (Walt.) Lodd. ex Schultes (cabbage palm) is an arborescent palm common in many plant communities throughout Florida, U.S.A., and the Caribbean. Although its seedlings grow very slowly ...