Posts Tagged ‘meet the natives’
Meet the Natives: Sea Lavender
This week we are going to highlight the beautiful sea lavender (Heliotropium gnaphalodes). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (@sccf_swfl) Sea lavender is a…
Read MoreMeet the Natives: Wild Sage
This week we are going to highlight the wild sage (Lantana involucrata), which is also known as buttonsage. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation…
Read MoreMeet the Natives: Skyblue Clustervine
This week we are highlighting the skyblue clustervine (Jaquemontia pentanthos). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (@sccf_swfl) “If you are looking to incorporate a…
Read MoreMeet the Natives: Muhly Grass
This week, we are highlighting Muhly grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris). “This time of year you’ve likely noticed the showy blooms of this native grass,” said SCCF Native Landscapes & Garden Center…
Read MoreMeet the Natives: Seagrape
This week we are talking about South Florida’s well-known and loved seagrape (Coccoloba uvifera)! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (@sccf_swfl) Seagrape are a…
Read MoreMeet the Natives: American Beautyberry
This week we are highlighting the American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana)! This shrub is a member of the Lamiaceae, or mint, family, and is found throughout Florida and the southeastern United…
Read MoreMeet the Natives: Wild Tamarind
This week we are talking about wild tamarind (Lysiloma latisiliquum). This long-lived tree is a member of the Fabaceae, or pea, family. Wild tamarinds are adaptable trees often found in…
Read MoreMeet the Natives: Railroad Vine
This week we are highlighting one of our coastal dune species, the railroad vine (Ipomea pes-caprae subsp. brasiliensis). Railroad vine’s range extends through most coastal areas of Florida. View this post on…
Read More5 Reasons You Should Plant Native
Native plants are essential for pollinators and other wildlife, help improve water quality, and provide an overall better option for your landscape or garden than nonnative plants for multiple important…
Read MoreMeet the Natives: Cinnamon Bark
This week, we are highlighting the cinnamon bark (Canella winterana). Cinnamon bark are listed as endangered in the state of Florida, and their natural range is concentrated to Florida’s southernmost…
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