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Bush Aster

Symphyotrichum dumosum

Wildflower garden, meadow.

Not a true pine
Will not tolerate frost
Massive, nutrient-dense edible fruit

Myrsine

Myrsine cubana

It's quite hardy and tolerant of difficult environments. The herbarium specimen from Wakulla County is from a natural area. It is a 2012 specimen and could represent a range expansion. Hedge or screen plant. Can be used on the edges of parking lots. Fairly narrow in form.

Long-lived perennial
Christmas tree shape
Formal, old-world appearance
Beautiful shiny green leaves
Heavy feeder

Railroadvine

Ipomoea pes-caprae subsp. brasiliensis

Seeds float and can be dispersed by water. Noted as a sand stabilizer being one of the first plants to colonize active dunes. Pan-tropical. Makes a nice groundcover in an informal dry yard. In nature, it is an important stabilizer of beach dunes.

Uncommon edible fruit
Relatively uncommon in South Florida
Showy clusters orange-yellow fruits in spring

Carolina Holly

Ilex ambigua

Plant as a small understory tree. Good as a general background plant that is appropriate to wildlife.

Moderately slow growth
Attractive flowers, typically deep orange
Critically endangered
Stunning

Soft Rush

Juncus effusus

Often planted in restoration and mitigation wetlands. Makes a good plant to border retention ponds. Rain gardens and bioswales.

Beautiful sweeping fronds with drooping leaflets
Often hosts orchids, ferns and bromiliads
Requires protection from strong winds
Striking and exotic
Dark green leaves