Archives: Native Plants

Titi (Cyrilla racemiflora)

Titi in summer bloom — the long, arching white racemes drape gracefully from the branches, perfuming the surrounding area. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Star Anise (Illicium floridanum)

Florida Anise’s distinctive star-shaped maroon flowers amid lustrous evergreen foliage — one of the most unusual and striking native shrubs of the Deep South. Photo:

Cassine Holly (Ilex cassine)

Cassine Holly in its native habitat. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (Public domain) Ilex cassine, commonly known as Cassine Holly or Dahoon Holly, is one of the

Snowbell (Styrax americanus)

American Snowbell’s characteristic white pendant flowers — small, fragrant, and produced in remarkable abundance in spring. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) Styrax americanus, commonly

Nuttall Oak (Quercus nuttallii)

Nuttall Oak foliage and acorns — the deeply lobed leaves and large acorns make this bottomland giant one of the most wildlife-valuable oaks in the

Indian Pink (Spigelia marilandica)

Indian Pink in full bloom — the brilliant scarlet tubes flare open to reveal a stunning yellow-green star interior. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Cherry Laurel (Prunus caroliniana)

Cherry Laurel in its native habitat, showing the characteristic lustrous dark green foliage that makes it a standout landscape plant. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY

Bigleaf Gallberry Holly (Ilex coriacea)

Bigleaf Gallberry Holly foliage showing characteristic prickly leaf margins and glossy dark-green leaves. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0) Ilex coriacea, commonly known as Bigleaf

Elliott’s Blueberry (Vaccinium elliottii)

Elliott’s Blueberry, a native deciduous shrub of southeastern woodlands with edible fruit and brilliant fall color. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0) Vaccinium elliottii, commonly

Dwarf Huckleberry (Gaylussacia dumosa)

Dwarf Huckleberry in bloom, displaying its characteristic small stature and pendant flowers. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0) Gaylussacia dumosa, commonly called Dwarf Huckleberry or

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