Posts Tagged ‘native habitat’
Meet the Natives: Swamp Hibiscus
This week we are highlighting the beautiful swamp hibiscus (Muenchhusia coccinea), also known as scarlet rosemallow, or scarlet hibiscus. This showy wildflower is found in many FL counties. Typically, swamp…
Read MoreMeet the Natives: Saltmarsh Mallow
This week we are highlighting the beautiful saltmarsh mallow (Kosteletzkya pentacarpos)! As its name suggests, saltmarsh mallow is a member of the mallow family, which includes commonly known plants like…
Read MoreSCCF Cancels Prescribed Burn for Tomorrow
SCCF has canceled plans for a controlled burn on Wednesday, July 8, south of Sanibel Captiva Road. Rainfall has made conditions too wet for the burn tomorrow. The William and Ruth Brooks Nature…
Read MoreSCCF Trails Closed in Advance of Planned Controlled Burn
As of today, SCCF’s William and Ruth Brooks Nature Trails are closed in preparation for a prescribed burn scheduled for tomorrow. They will remain closed through Friday, July 10. SCCF…
Read MoreConsider Replacing Your Mahoe with Sea Grape
Sea grape (Coccoloba uvifera) is a native, coastal, broad-leaf evergreen that is common in the uplands of Sanibel. It is native to the Caribbean, South America, and South Florida and…
Read MoreMeet the Natives: Bacopa
This week we are highlighting the beautiful bacopa (Bacopa monnieri)! This perennialgroundcover is also known as herb of grace or water hyssop. The bacopa’s range extendsthroughout most of Florida. You’ve…
Read MoreMeet the Natives: Lizard’s tail
This week we are highlighting the lizard’s tail (Saururus cernuus). This perennial wildflower gets its unique name from its long, floral racemes which resemble a lizard’s tail! Its range extends…
Read MoreWeeds ‘n’ Seeds is Back for 2025-26!
We’re pleased to announce the start of our 37th season of Weeds ‘n’ Seeds, weekly plant walks led by knowledgeable SCCF volunteers. Weeds ‘n’ Seeds takes place on Monday mornings…
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: 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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