P12 Sabal bermudana (Bibby tree)

Sap is extracted from the Bibby tree and it makes a strong fermented alcoholic beverage, "bibby".

Native to: The only palm native to Bermuda
Fronds: Costapalmate
Water requirements: unknown
Height: 82 feet
Family: Arecaceae
Subfamily: Coryphoideae
Tribe: Corypheae
Subtribe: Sabalinae

Costapalmate leaf

Learn more about Sabal bermudana:

Palmpedia
Wikipedia
Etymology: Local name for these American (north and south) palms.