Nomenclature
Common Name:
Synonym(s):
Genus species:
Family:
Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
Plant Specifics
Form:
Size:
Life Span:
Long-lived perennial
Flower Color:
Fruit Color:
Phenology:
Noted For:
Landscaping
Recommended Uses:
Considerations:
Availability:
Propagation:
Light:
Moisture Tolerance:
Always Flooded------------------------------------------------Extremely Dry
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Somewhat moist, no flooding ---to--- Somewhat long very dry periods
Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:
Unknown
Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:
Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray
Soil or Other Substrate:
Sand
Soil pH:
Suitable to Grow In:
Ecology
Wildlife:
Larval host for southern dogface ( Zerene cesonia ).
Attracts pollinators, especially bees.
Birds and other small wildlife consume seeds (in pods).
Native Habitats:
Natural Range in Florida:
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Comments:
Ethnobotany:
General Comments:
Because it's a legume, it will grow well in poor soil.
There are multiple subspecies.
