Goatweed
Capraria biflora
Scrophulariaceae


Landscape Uses:

A weedy native, mostly along the coast. Not recommended for general landscape use.

Ecological Restoration Notes:

Availability:
Grown by enthusiasts.
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Southern United States; West Indies, Mexico, Central America and South America.
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Salt Wind Tolerance:
Moderate; grows near salt water, but is protected from direct salt spray by other vegetation.
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Wildlife and Ecology:
Nectar plant for great southern white (Ascia monuste), Schaus' swallowtail (Papilio aristodemius ponceasus) and other butterflies.
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Roger L. Hammer
Keith A. Bradley
Craig van der Heiden