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Wild-tamarind

Lysiloma latisiliquum

It's a legume, so nitrogen fixation may help it survive in low nutrient soils. Fast growing. Shade tree. Attractive for its lacy foliage. Does well as a street tree.

Stout, swollen trunk
Delicious edible fruit
Prominant gray-olive crownshaft
Prominent blue-gray crownshaft
Unique, stout pineapple-like trunk when young
Attracts butterflies

Edison's Ascrium

Hypericum edisonianum

This is a State-endangered species. Please honor all state regulations regarding growing and transport of this species. Plant in wet prairie setting, wet wildflower garden

Stunning
Unique purple-brown crownshaft
Distinctive-looking fruit with spiked exterior
Attractive dark green leaves

Maidencane

Panicum hemitomon

Shoreline stabilizer or plant as cover in a pond. Can tolerate wide water level fluctuations. Frequently used in marsh restoration and wetland creation projects.

Deciduous
Tall and stately
Unique foliage
Tiered branches

Corn Snakeroot

Eryngium aquaticum

Moist wildflower garden.

Rapid growth
Stout, swollen trunk
Will not tolerate frost

Little Strongbark

Bourreria cassinifolia

Listed as Endangered in Florida. Please acquire only from reputable nurseries. The US range is limited to Florida. Globally, it is also found in the West Indies. Accent shrub, screen plant if used as a hedge.

Stately and uncommon
Adequate moisture required
Underutilized
No longer recommended