As sea levels rise and soils grow saltier, even the iconic Sabal palmetto—the official state tree of Florida also known as the cabbage palm—may be in danger. But a new study in HortScience suggests a ...

These 5 Florida native trees can grow anywhere from 20-100 feet tall and provide shade.

As rising seas and saltier soils threaten one of Florida’s most iconic symbols, scientists are racing to protect Florida’s state tree. Khoddamzadeh’s curiosity about the cabbage palms’ salt tolerance ...

Walk outside on any given morning in South Florida and you’ll be greeted by a world that feels almost dreamlike. South Florida as a sub-tropical mecca puts palms at our fingertips. Few regions can ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. A legendary “walking” tree has captivated rainforest ...