Serenoa repens, commonly known as saw palmetto, is the sole species currently classified in the genus Serenoa. It has been known by a number of synonyms, including Sabal serrulatum, under which name it still often appears in alternative medicine. It is a small palm, growing to a maximum height of around 7–10 ft (2–3 m). Its trunk is sprawling,... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serenoa
(from the article `palm`) ...modern families of flowering plants. By the beginning of the Eocene Epoch, nearly 60 million years ago, palms were widespread and abundant. A ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/s/67