Serenoa repens - Saw palmetto

The saw palmetto is the only species in the genus Serenoa. It is a common native palm throughout Florida. It is a multi-stemmed, shrubby palm. Leaves range from yellow-green to gray-blue in color. Once considered a weed in pasture lands, it has grown in popularity for urban gardens and landscapes. It is a very adaptable plant, tolerating wet, dry, shady and sunny sites. Oily fruits are produced in fall. They are a very important food for black bears putting on fat for the winter. Also, the fruits are used medicinally by people.

Other - this plant is notoriously difficult to transplant

This native plant is easy to grow in northeast Florida. Plant it higher than standing water in sun or shade.