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Rhynchospora latifolia
This is a sedge. Most Rhynchospora species are wind pollinated. The white bracts of this species attract insects. Wetland garden or informal savanna. , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray , Habitat, Savannas, wet prairies. , Did You Know?, Showy flowers Attracts bees and butterflies
  • Beautiful shiny green leaves
  • Ideal for smaller spaces
  • Imposing stature
  • Often hosts orchids, ferns and bromiliads
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Canna flaccida
Grow as stands of flowers in moist areas. , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray , Wildlife, Self-fertile, so seeds can be produced by self-pollination. Pollination is facilitated by  bats, hummingbirds, and other small wildlife species. , Habitat, Wet sites. Swamps, pond and lake margins, ditches, savannas, hydric pine flatwoods. , Did You Know?, Showy flowers, Interesting foliage Self-fertile, so seeds can be produced by self-pollination. Pollination is facilitated by bees. Larval host of the
  • Beautiful rounded canopy
  • Adequate moisture required
  • Killed by citrus greening (HLB)
  • Long emerald crownshaft
  • Self-shedding fronds
  • Year-round blooms
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Colubrina arborescens
Listed as endangered in Florida. Please acquire from appropriate sources. Large tree or small shrub. Buffer planting or specimen tree. , 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 , Considertions, Seeds. Can become a weed. , Wildlife, Birds and other small wildlife consume seed. , Habitat, Rockland hammocks and understory of pine rocklands. , Did You Know?, Interesting foliage Pollinated by bees (http://tropical.theferns.info/).
  • Native
  • Narrow canopy
  • Abundance of orange-red flowers in summer
  • Lush, dense shade tree
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Spartina spartinae
Primarily useful for coastal restoration projects. , Tolerance, Tolerant of frequent or regular inundation (usually areas with tidal inundation) High. Can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salty wind and , Wildlife, Attracts birds.  Nesting and resting habitat. , Habitat, Salt marshes, dunes. , Did You Know?, Interesting foliage
  • Ringed trunk
  • Colorful fall foliage
  • Ideal with Mediterranean architecture
  • Adequate moisture required
  • Distinctive-looking fruit with spiked exterior
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Eutrochium fistulosum
Mass planting or specimen plant in moist areas. Best for informal gardens. , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray. , Wildlife, Birds and other wildlife consume fruit. , Habitat, Moist hammocks, flatwoods, stream banks. , Did You Know?, Showy flowers Attracts butterflies. Attracts many pollinators including bees. Larval host plant for clymene moth (Haploa clymene).
  • Magnificent when flowering
  • Deciduous
  • Does best with periodic fertalization
  • Unusually shaped, asymmetrical tree
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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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Helianthus carnosus
This species is rare and listed as endangered by the State of Florida. It is endemic to several counties along the northeast coast of Florida. Please , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray , Wildlife, Birds and small mammals eat the seeds. , Habitat, Wet flatwoods, savannas, roadside ditches. , Did You Know?, Showy flowers Primarily pollinated by bees. The goldenrod soldier beetle (a.k.a. leatherwing beetle(, Chauliognathus pensylvanicus is a goldenrod pol
  • Striking and exotic
  • Grows tall, but not massive
  • Uncommon edible fruit
  • Showy red berries
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Saururus cernuus
Both the common and scientific genus names refer to the lizard-like shape of the drooping flower head. This is a wetland plant. It can form dense pat , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray , Wildlife, Eaten by wood ducks and other foraging birds. , Habitat, Shallow water of streams, swamps, wet forests, ditches. , Did You Know?, Aroma, fragrance, Showy flowers, Interesting foliage Nectar plant for hairstreaks and other insects esp. bees and flies, but apparently mostly wind p
  • Fragrant in the evening
  • Tall and romantic
  • Pyramidal crown
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Hypericum myrtifolium
Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray , Wildlife, Foliage and seeds are food source for birds and mammals. , Habitat, Seeps, wet prairies, wet flatwoods. , Did You Know?, Showy flowers Attracts pollinators, especially bees.
  • Attractive dark green leaves
  • Unique fluffy fronds
  • Prominant gray-olive crownshaft
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Tradescantia ohiensis
Adaptable to the casual or wildflower garden. Can be used as groundcover or border plant. Naturalizes. , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray , Considertions, Can spread overly quickly. , Habitat, Open sites, deciduous woods. , Did You Know?, Showy flowers Attracts pollinators, especially bees.
  • Unusual deep green leaves with bronze underside
  • Unique, sweet almond flavor
  • Attracts butterflies and bees
  • Drought tolerant
  • Attractive light to medium green crownshaft
  • Medium stature
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Nekemias arborea
For special uses only. This tall growing vine can hide unsightly objects in moist places and is useful to providing cover for wildlife and food for b , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray , Considertions, Can get weedy. , Wildlife, Fruit is eaten by songbirds and small mammals. White-tailed deer browse the leaves and twigs. , Habitat, Moist sites. Hammocks, hummocks in wetlands, hummocks in riverine swamps. , Did You Know?, Showy fruits, Interesting foliage Attracts hymenoptera (native bees and flies).
  • Does poorly in very wet soil
  • Beautiful purple-brown crownshaft
  • Unique, sweet, almond-like flavor
  • Fragrant in the evening
  • Showy red berries
  • Breathtaking and memorable
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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