Narrowleaf Carolina scalystem
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Elytraria caroliniensis var. angustifolia
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Acanthaceae
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Landscape Uses:
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Primarily recommended for natural landscapes and habitat restorations. |
Ecological Restoration Notes: |
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Somewhat common in pine rocklands and marl prairies in Miami-Dade County; less abundant elsewhere. |
Availability: |
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Grown by enthusiasts. |
Description: |
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Small herbaceus wildflower. |
Height: |
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Basal rosette about 2-4 inches in height; to 6-12 inches when in flower. Taller than broad when in flower. |
Growth Rate: |
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Moderate. |
Range: |
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Endemic to South Florida from Miami-Dade County and the Monroe County mainland north to Martin and Lee counties. |
Habitats: |
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Pinelands and marl prairies. |
Soils: |
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Moist, well-drained sandy or limestone soils, without humus. |
Nutritional Requirements: |
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Low; it grows in nutrient poor soils. |
Salt Water Tolerance: |
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Low; does not tolerate long-term flooding by salt or brackish water. |
Salt Wind Tolerance: |
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Low; salt wind may burn the leaves. |
Drought Tolerance: |
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Moderate; generally requires moist soils, but tolerant of short periods of drought once established. |
Light Requirements: |
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Full sun. |
Flower Color: |
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Whitish. |
Flower Characteristics: |
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Semi-showy. |
Flowering Season: |
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Spring-fall. |
Fruit: |
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Inconspicuous capsule, explosively dehiscent. |
Wildlife and Ecology: |
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Horticultural Notes: |
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Comments: |
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James Johnson, 2014 In habitat, Everglades National Park, Florida Expand
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James Johnson, 2014 In habitat, Everglades National Park, Florida
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