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Leucothrinax morrisii
The fan-shaped leaves are about 3 feet across and have silvery undersides.
Listed as Endangered by the FDACS. Please act responsibly and acquire only
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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
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Wildlife, Used as a bird nesting area and food source.
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Habitat, Coastal strand, maritime hammock, pine rockland, rockland hammock, coastal berm
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Did You Know?, Aroma, fragrance, Interesting foliage, Hurricane wind resistance
Larval host plant for monk skipper (Asbolis capucinus) butterflies.
- Dark green leaves
- Wind tolerant
- Prominent pale green crownshaft
Andropogon glomeratus
There are several different subspecies of A. glomeratus with different affinities for upland and wetland conditions.
A. glomeratus var. glaucopsis is
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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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Considertions, May fall over at the end of the season. Will be neater if old stalks are removed before new growth starts in spring.
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Wildlife, Seeds eaten by various small birds and other wildlife.
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Habitat, Flatwoods, marshes
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Did You Know?, Fall color
Possible larval host plant for Delaware skipper (Anatrytone logan), Georgia satyr (Neonympha areolata), neamathla skipper (Nastra neamathl
- Moderately slow growth
- Rare and unique
- Colorful older leaves
- Wonderfully fragrant
- Not a true jasmine
- Massive, breathtaking and impressive
Senna mexicana var. chapmanii
Listed as Threatened in Florida by the FDACS.
Specimen shrub. Can be a border plant or planted in a mass.
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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
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Habitat, Pine rocklands, rocky hammocks, dunes. Typically in sunny areas.
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers, Interesting foliage
Larval host plant for cloudless sulphur (Phoebis sennae), sleepy orange (Eurema nicippi) and the introduced orange
- Decorative diamond-shaped trunk pattern
- Wonderfully fragrant at night
- Produces aromatic flowers year-round
- Slow Growth
- Prominant gray-olive crownshaft
- Lovely deep green, glossy leaves
Leucothoe axillaris
Borders, foundation plantings, underplantings for trees and larger shrubs.
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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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Considertions, Foliage and nectar poisonous to humans and many mammals.
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Habitat, Low mixed forest, streambanks, somewhat seepy areas near springs
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers, Interesting foliage
Pollinated by bees.
- Wide umbrella-shaped canopy
- Bright red fruits
- Unique, fern-like leaves
- Does best with periodic fertalization
- Classic Southern tree
- Unique and prized
Pithecellobium keyense
Listed as Threatened by the State of Florida. Please acqure from reputable sources.
Screen or hedge plant. Informal foundation shrub. Blooms profuse
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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
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Wildlife, Birds eat the fruits and the red&black arils.
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Habitat, Tropical/coastal hammock edges, dunes, fields. Dry sites.
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers
Larval host for cassius blue (Leptotes cassius theonus), large orange sulphur (Phoebis agarithe), and Miami blue (Cyclargus thomasi be
- Dense attractive foliage
- Thick branching into attractive silouttes
- Very showy clusters of red flowers
- Fragrant in the evening
Mimosa quadrivalvis
There are two varieties in Florida which are essentially equivalent for landscape purposes: Mimosa quadrivalvis var. angustata and M. quadrivalvis va
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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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Considertions, Recurved prickles, take care when handling.
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Habitat, Sandhill, scrub and flatwoods
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers, Interesting foliage, Thorns
Attracts small insects pollinators. Bees documented on this species include Agapostemon splendens, Augoch
- Striking silhouette
- Can be kept narrow
- Mostly bare in the coldest months
Guaiacum sanctum
While most of these slow-growing trees were harvested for their wood, one Florida key retained its population because it was privately owned. It's now
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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
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Considertions, Very slow growing--as little as an inch per year after the seedling stage if not fertilized.
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Wildlife, Catbirds and mockingbirds eat the seeds. (IRC)
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Habitat, Rockland hammock.
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers, Showy fruits, Interesting foliage, Hurricane wind resistance
Larval host plant for lyside sulphur (Kricogonia lyside) butterflies. (IR
- Ideal for smaller spaces
- Abundance of orange-red flowers in summer
- Prominent blue-gray crownshaft
- Unique swollen blue-green to silver trunk
- Prized scent, used in commercial perfumes
- Raised diamond-shaped trunk pattern
Chasmanthium sessiliflorum
Border plant. Also used for restoration.
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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 seed.
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Habitat, Moist sites.
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Did You Know?, Showy fruits
- Very showy clusters of flowers
- Towering
- Year-round blooms
- Slow Growth
- Does best in cooler areas of South Florida
- Damaged by citrus canker
Heterosavia bahamensis
Flowers are fragrant.
Specimen shrub. Border plant or low screen plant.
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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
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Considertions, Slow growing.
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Wildlife, Attracts pollinators.
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Habitat, Tropical rockland hammock, pine rockland, coastal berm. In disturbed areas.
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Did You Know?, Aroma, fragrance, Interesting foliage
- Sprawling and informal shrub
- Prolific fruiter
- Requires occassional fertalization
- Elegant appearance
- Wonderfully fragrant, carries a great distance
- Attracts butterflies and bees
Phoebanthus spp.
Not typically available commercially.
One (P. tenuifolius) in the panhandle,the other on the peninsula. P. tenuifolius is almost endemic (there is an
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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, Attracts birds when seeds are present.
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Habitat, Dry sites. Scrubby flatwoods, sandhill. P. grandifolorus: dry flatwoods.
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers
Attracts bees and butterflies.
- Very showy bright yellow flowers
- Wonderfully fragrant flowers
- Available single or multi-stalked
Lyonia ferruginea
New leaves are rusty-orange. Easy to care for.
Can grow as a small tree or a shrub.
Use where this small tree's interesting shape will be an asset. D
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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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Habitat, Scrub, scrubby flatwoods, overgrown sandhill.
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Did You Know?, Interesting bark, Showy flowers, Interesting foliage
Attracts bees. The following Hymenoptera families and species were observed visiting flowers of
- Moderately slow growth
- Prolific fruiter
- Uncommon edible fruit
- Requires occassional fertalization
Lindernia grandiflora
This is a near endemic (it is known from a few places in GA). Sparse near both the northern and southern limits of its range.
Groundcover in moist p
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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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Habitat, Wet flatwoods, edges of marshes and swamps, roadside swales.
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers, Interesting foliage
Reported to be a host plant for the white peacock butterfly.
Attracts small butterflies and small pollinators.
- Ideal with Mediterranean architecture
- Susceptible to breakage, even in moderate winds
- Heavy feeder
- Lovely dark green, shiny leaves
- Unique swollen blue-green to silver trunk
