Little Evidence of Leaf Damage to Dwarf Palmetto ( Sabal minor; Arecaceae) during an Unusual Arctic Outbreak

The dwarf palmetto ( Sabal minor ) is a widespread understory palm of the southeastern United States. This palm is expected to be one of the species that exhibits a range shift in response to climate change, and the population at the northwestern edge of its distribution in Oklahoma appears to be increasing in both numbers and extent. However, this palm may also be susceptible to cold damage during unusually severe winters, which could potentially limit the spread of this species. An unusually cold arctic outbreak spread across the southern Great Plains during 13–17 February 2021, with minimum... Mehr ...