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Florida State Tree Under Attack

By Associated Press
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Unknown disease killing off Florida's state tree. Florida State Tree Under Attack
Published: Wed, July 23, 2008 - 3:33 am Last Updated: Wed, July 23, 2008 - 3:46 am
MIAMI (AP) - The sabal palm, Florida's state tree, is under
attack by a microscopic killer that has scientists stumped.
An unknown but growing number of sabal palms in the Tampa Bay
area have died from a mysterious disease. Even after scientists
pinpoint the disease, they will have to learn what insect spreads
it. The disease will be tough to stop.
Monica Elliott, a University of Florida plant pathologist said
it's not likely the disease will be completely eradicated.
Sabal palms, also known as cabbage palms, can grow to 50 feet.
In the U.S., they can be found from the Florida Keys to North
Carolina. The palm -- which is also South Carolina's state tree --
is featured in Florida's state seal and was designated the state
tree in the 1950s.

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