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South Of Lake O Coastal Areas And The Keys Edible Clear all
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Passiflora incarnata
The name 'passion' is a reference to the crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth. Parts of the flower are said to resemble instruments used during the crucif , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray. , Considertions, This plant spreads via stoloniferous rhizomes just beneath the ground surface. In areas with loose sand or mulch it can spread like wildflower sprouti , Wildlife, The young tendrils of purple passionvine are eaten by wild turkey.  Wildlife eat the fruits. , Habitat, Disturbed, brushy areas or disturbed upland hardwood forest, sandhill and scrub. , Did You Know?, Showy flowers, Showy fruits, Interesting foliage Purple passionflower is larval host plant for numerous butterfly species, including Gulf Fritillary
  • Formal appearance
  • Beloved in South Florida
  • Ringed trunk
  • Fruit attracts wildlife
  • Formal, old-world appearance
Maypop, Purple Passion Flower
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The wood is noted as being very strong, hence the common name "ironwood" Does not do well much south of its natural range. Small specimen tree. Also , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray , Wildlife, Seeds are not popular with most birds, but it provides good cover. , Habitat, Dry-mesic deciduous woods. Hammocks, bluff microsites. , Did You Know?, Interesting bark, Fall color, Hurricane wind resistance
  • Falls over easily, may require staking
  • Produces aromatic flowers year-round
  • Elegant and compact
  • Massive stature when mature
  • Attractive light to medium green crownshaft
Eastern Hophornbeam, Ironwood
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Cliftonia monophylla
Hedge in wet sites, pond borders. Good for a small thicket. Grow as a small tree or large shrub. , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray. , Wildlife, Browsed by deer. , Habitat, Hydric flatwoods, seep swamps, sloughs, stream banks, bogs, wiregrass savannas. , Did You Know?, Showy flowers Attracts bees (https://flawildflowers.org/).
  • Showy display of fruit
  • No longer recommended
  • Pleasant rounded shape
  • Cold tolerant
  • Very full crown
  • Attractive symmetrical appearance
Buckwheat-tree, Spring Titi