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Eupatorium rotundifolium
Wildflower garden especially in sunny moist areas.
  • Unique fluffy fronds
  • Attractive glossy leaves
  • Tropical silhouette
  • Excellent choice for narrow spaces
  • Requires occassional fertalization
  • Long emerald crownshaft
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Asimina triloba
Flowers are dark maroon, not showy. Small specimen tree. Also works well as a component of floodplain forests.
  • Requires ample space and light
  • Available multi-stalked
  • Salt tolerant
  • Massive, breathtaking and impressive
  • Attractive blue-green to silver leaflets
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Melochia tomentosa
USF Plant Atlas location in Hillsborough appears to have been from seed in imported soil - the one in St. Lucie County has been removed from the FLAS database (likely it was an error). The Institute for Regional Conservation reports the species to be extirpated in Florida  though it is occasionally cultivated, potentially from imported plants.  Images provided here are from a specimen cultivated by Roger Hammer. Use as a specimen plant.
  • Decorative diamond-shaped trunk pattern
  • Bright red fruits
  • Arched, recurving fronds
  • Lovely deep green, glossy leaves
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Passiflora suberosa
In some parts of the world, this is an invasive species. In Florida, it is well behaved. Grow on a trellis or let climb a tree. Can also be used as a groundcover. Flowers are small but attractive. Blooms all year. Grown primarily as a larval host plant.
  • Stunning colorful foliage
  • Killed by citrus greening (HLB)
  • Easily trimmed for smaller spaces
  • Colorful fall foliage
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Schoenoplectus californicus
Useful for lakeshore stabilization, water quality improvement, wetland creation/restoration, and as a background plant for wetland ponds.
  • Breathtaking and memorable
  • Attractive light to medium green crownshaft
  • Unique fluffy fronds
  • Lovely deep green, glossy leaves
  • Flowers profusely year round
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Sarracenia minor
Pitchers (leaves) are mostly green with red coloration near the upper parts. Bog gardens.
  • Massive stature when mature
  • Attractive tiered canopy
  • Attracts butterflies and bees
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Dodonaea viscosa
Has shiny, stiff leaves 2.5 to 5 inches long. Often used as a hedge plant. Fast growing. Can also work as an individual specimen. A good choice for dune stabilization.
  • Slender trunk, 4" in diameter
  • Requires occassional fertalization
  • Unique, sweet, almond-like flavor