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Linaria canadensis
In a wildflower garden or meadow, because it's noticeable only when flowering. , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray , Habitat, Disturbed areas , Did You Know?, Showy flowers Larval host to the Buckeye butterfly, Junonia coernia. Nectar source for bumblebees and other long tongue bees, butterflies and skipper
  • Prolific fruiter
  • Attractive glossy leaves
  • Uncommon
  • Healthy edible fruit
  • Elegant and stately
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Achillea millefolium
Can be grown as a groundcover. This is a species on the southern limits of its range in North Florida.  Its known occurrence (ISB 2020) is sparse in F , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray , Considertions, In Florida, basal leaves are typically visible during the winter. , Wildlife, Several cavity-nesting birds use yarrow to line their nests. Adding yarrow to nests may inhibit the growth of parasites. Some small birds eat the seed , Habitat, Ruderal. , Did You Know?, Showy flowers, Interesting foliage Attracts butterflies, bees, and other insect pollinators. Attracts bees and butterflies. Larval host for Painted L
  • Beautiful pinwheel flowers, often multicolored
  • Very showy clusters of red flowers
  • Showy display of fruit
  • Prominant olive crownshaft, slightly buldging
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Hibiscus laevis
This is a wetland plant. It is rarely grown, but it has potential in appropriate sites. Background screen in wet garden , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray , Wildlife, Attracts pollinators.  Bees are especially important for fertilization. , Habitat, Wet sites. Floodplains, riverbanks. , Did You Know?, Showy flowers Larval host of  Gray Hairstreak, Painted Lady Butterfly, Common Checkered Skipper and Tropical Checkered Skipper butterflies and  four
  • Colorful fall foliage
  • Lovely dark green, shiny leaves
  • Falls over easily, may require staking
  • Retains leaves until just before blooming
  • Pineapple-like showy fruits (female plants)
  • Beautiful pinwheel flowers, often multicolored
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Carya glabra
Called pignut because pigs eat the nuts. Excellent specimen or shade tree in areas where its roots will not be disturbed. , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray , Considertions, Does not tolerate root disturbance. The author has lost multiple trees due to a fungal root pathogen that was apparently able to enter the tree when r , Wildlife, A favorite food of squirrels. , Habitat, Xeric hammock, mixed upland forest, pine-oak-hickory woods. , Did You Know?, Fall color, Interesting foliage, Hurricane wind resistance Larval host for many moths including; luna moth (Actias luna), hickory leafroller moth (Ar
  • Majestic
  • Beautiful exotic foliage
  • Delicious edible fruit
  • Year-round blooms
  • Christmas tree shape
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Eupatorium rotundifolium
Wildflower garden especially in sunny moist areas. , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray , Considertions, Said to spread easily from seed to the extent that it can become hard to control. , Wildlife, Birds and other wildlife consume fruit. , Habitat, Moist flatwoods. , Did You Know?, Showy flowers Attracts many pollinators, especially important for native bees.
  • Unique fluffy fronds
  • Attractive glossy leaves
  • Tropical silhouette
  • Excellent choice for narrow spaces
  • Requires occassional fertalization
  • Long emerald crownshaft
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Cartrema floridanum
This is a Florida endemic. Screen plant esp. for sunny, dry sites. Specimen plant where its shiny foliage will be appreciated. , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray , Considertions, Slow growing. , Wildlife, Larger birds and small mammals eat the fruit. , Habitat, Dry sites. Scrub, scrubby sandhill. , Did You Know?, Aroma, fragrance, Showy flowers, Interesting foliage Bees and other pollinators.
  • Showy fall color
  • Tiered branches
  • Prominent pale green crownshaft
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Thelypteris kunthii
Groundcover recommended for natural landscapes and habitat restoration. , Tolerance, Tolerant of occasional/brief inundation such as can occur in storm surges. Some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray. , Wildlife, Cover for many ground-dwelling species. , Habitat, Hydric and mesic hammocks, shallow swamps and swamp edges, floodplains, limerock, concrete, ditches. , Did You Know?, Interesting foliage
  • Does best with periodic fertalization
  • Extremely versatile
  • Can be grown indoors
  • Showy red berries
  • Often draped with Spanish moss