Monday, July 8, 2013

Dale Wimbrow Park, July 7, 2013

It was a hot, sunny day, so our visit was quick, photographing only a few things of interest.
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Strawberry guava (Psidium cattleianum, Myrtaceae)
Not native
 The guavas ripen in the fall.
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Winged loosestrife (Lythrum alatum var. lanceolatum, Lythraceae)
Native

Loosestrife petals appear wrinkled. Stems are 4-angled.


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Muck sunflower (Helianthus simulans, Asteraceae)
Not native

Recognized by its rough, narrow leaves. Blooms in the fall. Migrated to Florida from Texas. The native swamp sunflower has even narrower leaves.
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Partridge pea ( Chamaecrista fasciculata, Fabaceae)
Native

A light touch on the fully ripe pods causes them to burst open.
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Carolina yelloweyed grass (Xyris caroliniana, Xyridaceae). Native

The filaments are bearded and have a similar beaded appearance as the bearded filaments of roselings (Callisia).
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