Sabal pumos, known as the royal palmetto, is a species of flowering plant in the palm tree family, Arecaceae.

Distribution The palm tree is endemic to the Balsas dry forests habitats along the Balsas River in central Mexico. It is occasionally grown as an ornamental.

Mexican states it is native to include: Guanajuato Guerrero Jalisco State of México Michoacán Morelos Zacatecas

Conservation Sabal pumos is threatened by habitat loss. It is on the IUCN Vulnerable species list.

See also Sabal palms and palmettos

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