Sabal minor is primarily found in moist habitats and has inflorescences which extend beyond the length of the leaves. Sabal etonia is found in drier climates, inflorscences are shorter than the length of the leaves, leaves have a midrib, and the species is endemic to Florida. Sabal minor will tolerate very temperate climates as far north as Washington State and New Jersey.

Sabal palmetto and Sabal etonia have costapalmate leaves.

Definition of Costapalmate