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Chamaecyparis thyoides
The natural distribution in Florida is predominantly related to soil and drainage conditions.  If you provide them, it should grow successfully from L , 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 , Wildlife, Provides cover for birds and mammals.  Attracts deer and squirrels.  Deer browse can be so intense as to limit survival of saplings. , Habitat, Forested seepage areas, swamps, low stream banks , Did You Know?, Interesting foliage
  • Width often exceeds height
  • Cold tolerant
  • Very rare
  • Ideal with Mediterranean architecture
  • Elegant
  • Year-round blooms
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Ambrosia hispida
Leaves are aromatic. Groundcover for sunny, dry sites. Spreads by rooting at the nodes. , Tolerance, Tolerant of inundation with brackish water Some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray. , Considertions, Will do poorly if over watered. Many people are allergic to its wind-borne pollen. , Habitat, Coastal uplands , Did You Know?, Aroma, fragrance, Interesting foliage Wind pollinated plant so does not attract pollinators.
  • Rare, despite being a South Florida native
  • Narrow canopy
  • Very fast growth rate
  • Long emerald crownshaft
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Erythronium umbilicatum
This species has a cold requirement. It cannot be grown successfully much south of its native range. Early spring wildflower. Can be planted as a se , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray , Habitat, Swamps, floodplains, wet flatwoods, bogs, savannas. , Did You Know?, Showy flowers Supports early pollinators, especially bees (https://gnps.org/plants/dimpled-trout-lily-erythronium-umbilicatum/).
  • Attractive shade tree
  • Elegant
  • Narrow crown
  • Killed by citrus greening (HLB)
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Schoenoplectus californicus
Useful for lakeshore stabilization, water quality improvement, wetland creation/restoration, and as a background plant for wetland ponds. , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray , Considertions, Spreads via rhizomes. , Wildlife, Cover for wildlife. Seeds eaten by ducks, rodents. , Habitat, Lakes, near shore. , Did You Know?, Showy fruits, Interesting foliage, Hurricane wind resistance
  • Breathtaking and memorable
  • Attractive light to medium green crownshaft
  • Unique fluffy fronds
  • Lovely deep green, glossy leaves
  • Flowers profusely year round
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Sarracenia minor
Pitchers (leaves) are mostly green with red coloration near the upper parts. Bog gardens. , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray , Habitat, Savannahs, bogs, wet flatwoods, seep slopes. Benefits from fire. , Did You Know?, Showy flowers, Showy fruits, Interesting foliage Insectivorous. A number of insect groups visit the flowers but their role in pollination is unknown.
  • Massive stature when mature
  • Attractive tiered canopy
  • Attracts butterflies and bees
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Psychotria nervosa
Sensitize to cold weather. Small specimen plant, foundation planting, general cover plant in shaded areas. , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray. , Considertions, Wild Coffee does not like constant full sun. , Wildlife, Birds like the fruit. , Habitat, Dry mesic to xeric hammock, high areas in swamps, coastal shell mounds, pine flatwoods. , Did You Know?, Showy flowers, Showy fruits, Interesting foliage Nectar plant for atala (Eumaeus atala), great southern white (Ascia monuste), julia (Dryas iulia), S
  • Tiered branches
  • Native
  • Colorful new leafs
  • Critically endangered
  • Classic Southern tree