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Jacquemontia reclinata
This is a Florida endemic listed by the USFWS and the State of Florida as Endangered. Please acquire only from reputable sources that have the proper
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Tolerance, Tolerant of occasional/brief inundation such as can occur in storm surges.
High. Can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salty wind and salt
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Wildlife, Birds feed on the fruits.
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Habitat, Coastal strand, beach dune. Openings.
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers
Attracts flies, bees, and butterflies.
- Striking symmetrical appearance
- Striking silhouette
- Wind tolerant
- Attractive and unique swollen trunk
Clinopodium brownei
Groundcover for moist to wet sites.
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Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.
Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray
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Habitat, Wetlands and ditches
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Did You Know?, Aroma, fragrance, Interesting foliage
Attracts bees and small butterflies.
- Fruit attracts wildlife
- Christmas tree shape
- Beautiful pinwheel flowers, often multicolored
- Ideal for smaller spaces
- Colorful new leafs
Quercus virginiana
This species is broadly planted. It is one of the few native trees that is widely available. Noted for its twisty form, tolerance of root damage, and
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Tolerance, Tolerant of occasional/brief inundation such as can occur in storm surges.
Moderate. Tolerant of salty wind and may get some salt spray. Exposure t
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Considertions, Massive low hanging branches often droop to touch the ground--make sure you allow plenty of room for this tree. Can be somewhat messy especially if lo
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Wildlife, Acorns provide a good food source for many types of birds and mammals.
Good nesting habitat for birds and squirrels. The acorns are low in tannins.
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Habitat, Tropical rockland hammock, pine rockland in fire-suppressed areas and near tropical rockland hammock, upper edges of floodplains, margins of ponds and
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Did You Know?, Interesting foliage, Hurricane wind resistance
Larval host plant for Horace's duskywing (Erynnis horatius), red-banded hairstreak (Calycopis cecrops)
- Briefly bare for about a month in the winter
- Excellent small hedge
- Unique, sweet almond flavor
Helenium spp.
Wildflower garden, most species prefer relatively moist conditions.
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Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.
Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray
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Wildlife, Attract bees and butterflies.
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Habitat, Flatwoods, marsh edges, moist ruderal areas.
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers
- Tropical silhouette
- Does best in warmer areas of South Florida
- Stout, swollen trunk
Clematis crispa
Climbs by twining petioles.
Grow on a trellis or fence.
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Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.
Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray
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Considertions, To remain attractive and not become a mass of past growth, cut it back occasionally. Thin out old stems.
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Wildlife, Attracts hummingbords.
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Habitat, Riverine swamps, wet hammocks. This species can be seen near the boardwalks at Flint Creek and Sargeant Parks in Hillsborough County.
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Did You Know?, Aroma, fragrance, Showy flowers, Showy fruits, Interesting foliage
Larval host for mournful thyris (Thyris sepulchralis).
Attracts bees and butterfli
- Damaged by citrus canker
- Uncommon edible fruit
- Attractive variegated foliage
Panicum virgatum
In the opinion of this author, this species has a weedy look.
Occurs throughout Florida but is more frequent in flatwoods pond settings and small flo
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Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.
Moderate. Tolerant of salty wind and may get some salt spray. Exposure to salt spray wo
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Considertions, An aggressive grower. Plant where that characteristic is appropriate.
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Habitat, Riverine forests, flatwoods, beaches, fresh and brackish marshes, disturbed sites.
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Did You Know?, Larval host for tawny edged skipper.
- Majestic and graceful
- Slender trunk, 4" in diameter
- Highly nutritious fruit
