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Lovely Lignum Vitae

Jim Dryby shared photos of his flowering lignum vitae (Guaiacum sanctum). This endangered plant is native to the Florida Keys. It is slow-growing and spectacular. Check out the beautiful blue flowers.

Atalas Abound

The atala butterfly (Eumaeus atala), once thought to be extinct, has expanded its range likely due the increased use/transport of its larval host plant, coontie (Zamia integrifolia), in landscaping, rearing/releases at Disney Wabasso Beach, and warming temperatures. The photo above…

Terrific teabush

Teabush (Melochia tomentosa) also is called woolly pyramidflowerand broomweed. It caught the attention of everyone who visited the yard of Tom Brown on June 18, 2021. Tom reported that it attracts a bevy of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators including…