Nov
27
2024
Wild coffee: Native plant on the wild side
Wild coffee (Psychotria nervosa) is a native ornamental shrub that goes very well in most native landscapes. This plant is found in the higher areas...
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Nov
20
2024
Variegated ginger – add color to shady areas
The variegated ginger is a beautifully striped plant with green and yellow foliage that many homeowners and gardeners utilize as part of their landscape design....
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Nov
13
2024
Spartina – Seaside Grass
Smooth Cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora) commonly referred to as Spartina grass or seaside grass, is a perennial deciduous grass found in intertidal wetland and estuarine salt...
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Nov
06
2024
Purple Passion Flower Vine
Purple Passion Flower Vine (Passiflora incarnata). This perennial flowering vine is native to Florida and is one of the most complex and intricate flowers among...
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Oct
30
2024
Old Man Palm Named For Its Bearded Trunk
The Old Man Palm (Coccothrinax crinita) is native to Cuba and is well-known for its unique trunk, with its thick covering of fibers that resembles...
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Oct
23
2024
Blooming Grass
Fun, whimsical, and versatile only begin to describe a Floridian plant known as mushily grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris), with its long green stalks and fluffy blooms...
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Oct
16
2024
Show your colors with cordylines
Cordyline fruticose, a native to Southeast Asia, is often referred to as a ti plant or Hawaiian ti. Because the growing conditions are favorable in...
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Oct
10
2024
Zamia: Cardboard palm
Zamia (Zamia furfuracea) is a cycad, one of the most ancient of plant species. This particular cycad is native to parts of Mexico and Veracruz...
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Oct
02
2024
Sun grown bromeliad (Bromeliaceae)
The bromeliad plant is a family of monocot flowering plants with around 3475 known species. The bromeliad is found through the subtropics of America, West...
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Sep
25
2024
Staghorn Fern – Vegetated Art
The Staghorn Fern is a tropical plant native to the Philippines, Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Australia, Madagascar, Africa, and America. Mainly known for their growth in...
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Sep
18
2024
Sea Lavendar is Ideal for Stabilizing Coastal Dunes
The Sea-lavender (Tournefortia gnaphalodes) is a beautiful south Florida native found along beaches and sand dunes. This species is on Florida’s endangered species list due...
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Sep
11
2024
Papaya Tree is a Luscious Fruit
The papaya tree is an exotic fruiting specimen that grows best in USDA zones 9 and 10. Native to Central America, this tropical plant thrives...
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