Hedda × palmetto

Hedda's untamed palms: the sabal palmetto

In "Hedda," the untamed Sabal palmetto inhabits Hedda's domestic cage as a symbol of the kind of freedom she seeks. The Sabal palmetto isn't a true tree; it's actually a woody grass, a plant that appears strong but defies convention, much like Hedda herself. It's a plant known for its adaptability, even its 'sex-changing' nature, a subtle hint at breaking rigid norms. While Hedda rejects delicate flowers as too soft, these resilient, untamed palms echo her own fierce desire for autonomy.