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This category contains the native flora of Florida as defined by the World Geographical Scheme for Recording Plant Distributions. Taxa of the lowest rank are always included; taxa of higher ranks (e.g. genus) are only included if monotypic or endemic. Include taxa here that are endemic or have restricted distributions (e.g. only a few countries).
A native plant from New Zealand, Brass Buttons prefers partial sun and cooler temperatures but can adapt to many environments. This low-growing perennial has light green foliage with tints of ...
The Florida dry prairie is a herbaceous upland plant community found in subtropical southern Florida. It consists of plains covered in grasses , low shrubs, and few widely scattered trees. It was originally found on the plains near the Kissimmee River and Fisheating Creek connected to Lake Okeechobee , but conversion to agriculture and pasture ...
Scutellaria floridana, the Florida skullcap, [2] is a rare species of flowering plant. It is endemic to Florida in the United States, where it is known only from the Florida Panhandle. It is threatened by a number of human activities and its small population sizes make it vulnerable. [3] It is a federally listed threatened species.
These purple, red, and blue flowers grow in clusters, and they were once used by the Cherokee to brew tea that treated stomach aches. Hardiness zones: 5 to 9 Growing conditions: Partial to full ...
Bitterroot Flower Lewisia rediviva is a low-growing perennial plant with a fleshy taproot and a simple or branched base and a low rosette of thick fleshy linear leaves with blunt tips. The leaves are roughly circular in cross section, sometimes somewhat flattened on the adaxial (top) surface.
The best indoor plants will tolerate a little neglect and low light. For your bedroom, living room and more, experts say these houseplants are your best bets. 10 Low-Maintenance Houseplants ...
Pseudoziziphus celata, commonly known as the Florida jujube [4] [5] or Florida ziziphus, [6] is a small xeric-adapted shrub endemic to the Lake Wales Ridge in central Florida (restricted to Polk and Highlands counties), and is one of the rarest plants in Florida. [7] It is listed as federally endangered in the United States and state endangered ...