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Semaphore Pricklypear

Consolea corallicola

This is an ENDANGERED plant (listed both Florida and US). Please acquire this endemic plant only from a reputable source. One of several cactus species that is attacked by the cactus moth, Cactoblastis cactorum, which arrived in Florida in 1989, and this invasive species has become a serious threat to the diversity and abundance of Consolea corallicola and Opuntia cacti in North America. Specimen plant

Prominent pale green crownshaft
Available single or multi-stalked
Slender and elegant
Stunning and colorful while in bloom
Wind tolerant

Pineland Hibiscus

Hibiscus aculeatus

Tolerates winter flooding. This is a wetland plant. It is rarely grown, but it has potential in appropriate sites. Wet wildflower garden. For appearance, cut back to the ground in winter.

Can be trimmed into manicured shapes
Unusually shaped, asymmetrical tree
Fragrant clusters of flowers in fall
Cold tolerant
Wide umbrella-shaped canopy
Not recommended

Limber Caper

Cynophalla flexuosa

Night blooming, fragrant.

Colorful fall foliage
Elegant appearance
Unique, sweet, almond-like flavor
Unusual stilt roots
Attractive silver-gray foliage
Attractive dark green leaves