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Category Archives: Florida Natives

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Under The Jakfruit Tree

Posted on February 16, 2020 by Steve TurnerFebruary 16, 2020

With the decline of citrus trees in back yards, the giant swallowtail butterfly (Papilio cresphontes) could be in jeopardy, as it relies on citrus trees to lay its eggs on. Fortunately, any member of the citrus family (Rutaceae) will suffice. … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterfly and Hummingbird Gardening, Florida Natives

Under The Jakfruit Tree

Posted on October 19, 2019 by Steve TurnerNovember 3, 2019

The life cycle of the Atala Butterfly (Eumaeus atala), also known as the Coontie Hairstreak. This butterfly is native to southeastern Florida and the Caribbean Islands. In the state of Florida it is still considered endangered due to loss of … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterfly and Hummingbird Gardening, Did You Know?, Florida Natives, Palms and Cycads

Under The Jakfruit Tree

Posted on September 8, 2019 by Steve TurnerSeptember 8, 2019

Mimosa strigillosa (Powderpuff or Sensitive Plant) is a wonderful groundcover which is relatively drought tolerant. It is native to Miami-Dade County and most of the counties north of Lake Okeechobee. The name ‘powderpuff’ is derived from the shape of its … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterfly and Hummingbird Gardening, Florida Natives, Ground Covers

Autograph Tree or Pitch Apple (Clusia rosea)

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Leonard GoldsteinOctober 27, 2018

In 1898, the United States became embroiled in the Spanish-American War. President William McKinley, eager to assess the relative strengths of the Spanish forces and Cuban insurgents, wanted to send a message to General Calixto Garcia, who was somewhere in … Continue reading →

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Shrubbery Recommendations for Screening

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Leonard GoldsteinApril 8, 2018

With winter quickly receding into the background, we turn our attention to a subject of perennial interest: how to develop foliar barriers. You may want to cover up a fence or a building, create the illusion of size by installing … Continue reading →

Posted in Florida Natives, Flowering Shrubs, Plants Used For Hedges

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