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Largeflower Mexican clover (Richardia grandiflora, Rubiaceae)
Not native
This specimen's petals were darker lavender than usual.
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Oakleaf fleabane (Erigeron quercifolius, Asteraceae)
Native
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Peruvian primrosewillow (Ludwigia peruviana, Onagraceae)
Not native
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Florida greeneyes (Berlandiera subacaulis, Asteraceae)
Native, Florida endemic
The lobed leaves identify this species as B. subacaulis. The leaves of the other greeneyes in Florida (soft greeneyes, B. pumila) are not lobed. Also, the disk flowers in B. subacaulis are yellow; whereas, the disk flowers in B. pumila are red to maroon.
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Lantana (Lantana camara, Verbenaceae)
Not native
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Trailing indigo (Indigofera spicata, Fabaceae)
Not native
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Showy milkwort (Polygala violacea, Polygalaceae)
Native
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Yellow milkwort ( Polygala rugelii, Polygalaceae)
Native, Florida endemic
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Muck sunflower (Helianthus simlans, Asteraceae)
Not native
This photo shows the dried remains of muck sunflowers that we photographed here in bloom on October 17, 2012. Even in this dried state, they were easily recognized by their narrow, linear leaves.
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