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Beach-Found Seed ID: Likely Cabbage or Sabal Palm

Quarter-sized, oval, flat seed with partial seam = palm seed (Sabal palmetto or dwarf palmetto). Native to SE NC/Outer Banks. Confirm with county extension horticulturist.

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