FLPR Archives - Center for Plant Conservation

Liatris savannensis seed collection

Seed collection bags help to capture seeds in case of wind or rain that might disperse them. […]

Liatris savannensis flowers

Phyllaries with obtuse apices help to distinguish this species of Liatris in southwest Florida. […]

Liatris savannensis in situ

Healthy population of this southwest Florida endemic in its native pine flatwood habitat. […]

Arnoglossum album (bracts)

The bracts are in the budding stage with no observable flowers. These plants can grow up to 40 inches tall with this one being on the smaller side of about 30 inches tall. […]

Arnoglossum album (fruit)

This species’ flowers and bracts are clustered and held at the top of the stem with about 4-5 heads per stem off of the main stem. There are usually around 5 bracts per head. […]

Safeguarding the Rare Plants of the Sunshine State

Posted on May 11, 2023 (May 17, 2023) by Shannon Fowler

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Euphorbia deltoidea ssp. adherens

Fairchild biologists tie tiny organza bags to developing seedheads on Goulds wedge sandmat (Euphorbia deltoidea ssp. adherens). […]

Not An Early Riser

West’s Flax (Linum westii Rogers) has adorable little yellow flowers that only open in the evening so surveys are best done in the afternoon, perfect for folks who are not early risers. […]