Sonoran palmetto facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sonoran palmetto |
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Sabal
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uresana
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Sabal uresana, commonly known as the Sonoran palmetto, is a species of palm tree that is native to the foothills of the Sierra Madre Occidental in northwestern Mexico (states of Chihuahua and Sonora). The specific epithet, "uresana", refers to Ures, Sonora, a town within its range. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Sabal uresana growing as an ornamental in Tucson, Arizona.
See also
In Spanish: Sabal uresana para niños
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