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Drosera tracyi
A similar species, Drosera filiformis is rare in the Florida panhandle and disjunct from northeastern US populations.  In Florida, it is restricted to the Sand Hill Lakes region of the Panhandle and occurs along the fringes of those sandhill lakes.  At one time, Drosesra tracyi was called Drosera filiformis var. tracyi.  They are now considered to be different species. Bog gardens and rain gardens.
  • Ideal for smaller spaces
  • Adequate moisture required
  • Imposing stature
  • Beautiful rounded dense canopy
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Thrinax radiata
Leaves are 2-3 feet across. Listed as Endangered by the state of Florida. Accent or specimen tree in the landscape, also good along roadsides and median strips. Grows slowly.
  • No longer recommended
  • Forms an open canopy
  • Massive stature when mature
  • Unusual deep green leaves with bronze underside
  • Often draped with Spanish moss
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Chasmanthium sessiliflorum
Border plant.  Also used for restoration.
  • Very showy clusters of flowers
  • Towering
  • Year-round blooms
  • Slow Growth
  • Does best in cooler areas of South Florida
  • Damaged by citrus canker
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Boltonia asteroides
Wildflower garden. Can be naturalized. Makes a good cut flower. Blooms late in the season.
  • Massive, breathtaking and impressive
  • Dense attractive foliage
  • Tiered branches
  • Excellent choice for narrow spaces
  • Elegant and stately
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Guaiacum sanctum
While most of these slow-growing trees were harvested for their wood, one Florida key retained its population because it was privately owned. It's now the Lignum-Vitae State Park, which is accessible only via boat. Specimen plant.
  • Ideal for smaller spaces
  • Abundance of orange-red flowers in summer
  • Prominent blue-gray crownshaft
  • Unique swollen blue-green to silver trunk
  • Prized scent, used in commercial perfumes
  • Raised diamond-shaped trunk pattern
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Galactia elliottii
Rarely planted and hence likely to be difficult to acquire. This sprawling vine has the potential to be used as a groundcover. It also could be trained on the lower parts of fences.
  • Width often exceeds height
  • Colorful older leaves
  • Relatively uncommon in South Florida
  • Very full crown
  • Showy display of fruit