With a name like swamp cabbage, it’s hard to resist a deeper dive into the history of this enigmatic stew. The dish’s origins can be traced back to indigenous traditions, Floridian natural resources ...

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 ...

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. FIU researchers have discovered that ...

Florida's recent freezing temperatures left many palm trees with brown fronds. Here's what you should do and what you shouldn't do right now. Are there some cold-hardy Florida palms? After freezing ...