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Saltgrass

Distichlis spicata

Lawn-like groundcover especially near the edges of salt water.

Unusual stilt roots
Wonderfully fragrant
Does best in warmer areas of South Florida
Highly wind tolerant

White-top Aster

Oclemena reticulata

Not readily available, but beautiful. Wildflower garden. Retain if in the landscape.

Massive stature when mature
Recently classified invasive
Requires high humidity
Thick branching into attractive silouttes
Beautiful purple-brown crownshaft
Produces aromatic flowers year-round

Black-eyed Susan

Rudbeckia hirta

Wildflower gardens, roadside wildflowers, meadows.

Colorful older leaves
Does best in warmer areas of South Florida
Unique, sweet, almond-like flavor
Moderately salt tolerant

Gumbo-limbo

Bursera simaruba

This tree has a thick trunk and both the trunk and branches can twist into interesting shapes. The bark is red to bronze and peels. It's also called the tourist tree, who also may be reddish and peeling. Plant as a specimen tree to show off its bronze-colored peeling bark. Also makes a good shade tree.

Pyramidal crown
Dense, full crown
Prominent blue-gray crownshaft
Does best with periodic fertalization
Requires high humidity
Prolific fruiter