Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens): A Keystone Species of the U.S. Southeast

Conclusion

Saw Palmetto is emblematic of the intricate connections within ecosystems. Serving as a medicinal plant for humans, a food source for wildlife, and a home for various butterfly species, its importance can’t be overstated.

Protecting and conserving its natural habitats is vital, not only for the plant itself but for the myriad of species, including humans, that depend on it… one day at a time!