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Roundleaf Horoughwort

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

Tea Bush

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

Rough-leaf Cornel

Cornus asperifolia

Forms thickets. Best used as a screen or buffer plant.

Will not tolerate frost
Killed by citrus greening (HLB)
Moderately drought tolerant
Prized scent, used in commercial perfumes
Arched, recurving fronds