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Nymphaea elegans
Not typically seen for sale, but a good addition to the aquatic garden. , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray , Habitat, Ponds, ditches, cypress swamps. , Did You Know?, Showy flowers Everything from flies, to beetles, and various sorts of bees have been recorded on water lilies.  The primary pollinator may be beetles
  • Unique swollen blue-green to silver trunk
  • Formal, old-world appearance
  • Long-lived perennial
  • Salt tolerant
  • Heavy feeder
  • Showy reddish peeling bark
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Eupatorium perfoliatum
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, Tall, can appear weedy especially when not in flower. , Wildlife, Attracts many pollinators, especially important for native bees. Birds and other wildlife consume fruit. Larval host plant for clymene moth (Haploa cl , Habitat, Moist to wet places often in partial shade, edges of streams and rivers. , Did You Know?, Showy flowers
  • Swollen, succulent branches
  • Bright red fruits
  • Stout, swollen trunk
  • Unique swollen blue-green to silver trunk
  • Fruit attracts wildlife
  • Moderately salt tolerant
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Chrysobalanus icaco
Pasco County occurrence is a 2004 specimen from Anclote Key Preserve and is a potential indicator of northward migration due to global warming. Hedge , Tolerance, Tolerant of inundation with brackish water Some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray. , Wildlife, Wildlife and birds consume the fruits though they areless useful for small birds due to itheir large size. Provides dense cover. , Habitat, Coastal swamps, beaches, cypress dones, Everglades tree islands, edges of ditches and canals. , Did You Know?, Showy flowers, Showy fruits, Interesting foliage, Hurricane wind resistance Attracts various pollinators, especially bees.
  • Sprawling and informal shrub
  • Uncommon edible fruit
  • Elegant and compact
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Quadrella jamaicensis
Flowers open white and rapidly turn pink. Use as a specimen plant. Can also be used as a hedge. , 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 , Wildlife, Attracts birds , Habitat, Dry sites. Coastal hammocks. Disturbed sites. , Did You Know?, Showy flowers, Interesting foliage, Hurricane wind resistance Attracts various pollinators. Larval host for Florida white (Appias drusilla) butterfli
  • Very showy clusters of red flowers
  • Iconic symbol of the south
  • Edible, healthy fruit
  • Killed by citrus greening (HLB)
  • Native
  • Formal, old-world appearance
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Coccoloba diversifolia
Shade tree.  Narrow crown is said to make it a good choice for avenues, narrow entryways, and areas between houses.  Can be used as a large container , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray. , Wildlife, Fruits are used by birds and other wildlife. , Habitat, Coastal uplands , Did You Know?, Interesting bark, Showy fruits, Interesting foliage, Hurricane wind resistance Nectar plant for large orange sulphur (Phoebis agarithe), Schaus' swal
  • Elegant and compact
  • Cornerstone plant in South Florida
  • Deciduous
  • Beautiful purple-brown crownshaft
  • Unique, sweet, almond-like flavor
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Lyonia mariana
Has larger flowers than most lyonias. Can be used as a specimen shrub or in a screen. , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray , Considertions, Slow growing. , Habitat, Edges of flatwoods marshes, cypress-hardwood pond margins, bogs, shrub-tree swamps, hydric and low mesic flatwoods, occasionally in well-drained mixed , Did You Know?, Fall color, Showy flowers Attracts bees.
  • Long-lasting year-round blooms
  • Prominent blue-gray crownshaft
  • Not a true jasmine
  • Fragrant clusters of flowers in fall
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Lachnanthes caroliana
Flowers have yellow tepals but the inflorescence has abundant white hairs which provide an overall white aspect in the landscape. The species is named , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray , Wildlife, This is a favorite food plant of feral hogs which will dig up large patches overnight. , Habitat, Marshes, wet depressions, disturbed areas, cutthroat seeps, disturbed sites (dry muck), flatwoods. , Did You Know?, Showy flowers, Interesting foliage Attracts bees, wasps, and butterflies. Documented bee species include Agapostemon splendens, Augochloropsis metall
  • Beautiful exotic foliage
  • Salt tolerant
  • Thick branching into attractive silouttes
  • Falls over easily, may require staking
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Eustoma exaltatum
Wildflower garden especially in sandy or coastal areas. , 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 , Habitat, Dry-moist-wet areas. Salt flats. , Did You Know?, Showy flowers Pollinators unknown, but based on flower color, bees are likely.
  • Flowers year round
  • Stunning and colorful while in bloom
  • Intoxicating fragrance
  • Does best in cooler areas of South Florida
  • Killed by citrus greening (HLB)
  • Long emerald crownshaft
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Canavalia rosea
An important sand dune stabilizer. Groundcover in sandy areas. Used for dune stabilization. Fast growing. , Tolerance, Tolerant of frequent or regular inundation (usually areas with tidal inundation) High. Can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salty wind and , Considertions, It can be aggressive in the landscape. The seeds and seed pods are poisonous. , Wildlife, Attracts bees. , Habitat, Coastal dunes. , Did You Know?, Showy flowers
  • Prefers acidic soil
  • Elegant and stately
  • Drought tolerant
  • Highly salt tolerant
  • Showy fall color
  • Mostly bare in the coldest months