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Pharus lappulaceus
Listed as Endangered in Florida. Also found in Central and South America and parts of the Caribbean.
This species has only recently begun to be culti
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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, Likely dispersed by birds or mammals (https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/154505794.pdf).
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Habitat, Limestone influenced hammocks including Indian mounds.
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Did You Know?, Interesting foliage
- Stately and uncommon
- Thick branching into attractive silouttes
- Massive stature
Drypetes diversifolia
It is listed as Endangered by the state of Florida.
Shade tree. Can be used as a specimen tree for its light colored bark. Slow growing.
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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, Birds and other wildlife consume fruit.
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Habitat, Rockland hammock.
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Did You Know?, Interesting bark
Larval host for Florida white (Appias drusilla) butterfly.
- Excellent small to medium hedge
- Stout, swollen trunk
- Heavy feeder
- Distinctive-looking fruit with spiked exterior
- Beautiful shiny green leaves
