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Torreya Taxifolia
Description Torreya Taxifolia, also known as the Florida Torreya or Stinking Cedar, is a rare and endangered species of coniferous tree native to Florida and Georgia in the United States. It belongs to the family Taxaceae and is closely related to the Pacific yew (Taxus brevifolia). The tree can reach up to 50 feet in height and has a conical…
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Nemastylis Floridana
Description Nemastylis Floridana is a rare wildflower that is native to Florida, United States. This beautiful plant belongs to the family of Iridaceae and is commonly known as the Prairie Iris or Celestial Lily. It is a perennial plant that grows up to 12-15 inches tall and 4-6 inches wide. Nemastylis Floridana produces beautiful flowers that are pale blue to…
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Sideroxylon Inerme
Description Sideroxylon Inerme, also known as the nakedwood, gum bully, or wild dilly, is a small tree or shrub that is native to the coastal areas of Florida and the Caribbean. It belongs to the Sapotaceae family, which includes many tropical and subtropical plants. This slow-growing evergreen plant can reach a height of up to 30 feet and has a…
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Byrsonima Lucida
Byrsonima Lucida, commonly known as the Long Key locustberry, is a small tree species that is native to southern Florida, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. It belongs to the Malpighiaceae family and is known for its attractive foliage and small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Angiosperms Class Magnoliopsida Order…
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Dicerandra
Description Dicerandra is a genus of aromatic plants found in Florida, USA. These plants belong to the mint family, Lamiaceae, and are known for their distinctive fragrance. Dicerandra plants are also recognized for their small, colorful flowers that bloom in the summer months. There are currently 11 recognized species within the Dicerandra genus, all of which are endemic to Florida.…
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