Malabar Scrub, May 18, 2015

A quick visit to Malabar Scrub to investigate the habitat immediately north of the pond.

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Aerial view of south end of sanctuary

This map shows the areas I explored on this visit. 

A = Path near south end of pond

B = Path along west side of pond

C = Low terrain north of pond

D = Low, dry terrain, few trees

E = Walk south along west side of Malabar Woods Rd 

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Largeflower Mexican clover (Richardia grandiflora, Rubiaceae)

Not native

Found in grass just before entering the sanctuary.
Common in mowed grassy areas.

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Starrush whitetop (Rhynchospora colorata, Cyperaceae)

Native

Found in ditch just before entering sanctuary.

Bracts usually fewer than 7; white portion of largest bract usually less than 1 in.
Common in wet ditches.

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Axilflower (Mecardonia acuminata subsp. peninsularis, Plantaginaceae)

Native, Florida endemic

Found near path along south end of point (labeled A on map).
Noticed only this one plant.

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Pitted stripeseed, piriqueta (Piriqueta cistoides, Turneraceae)

Native

Found near path along south end of point (labeled A on map.
Found several plants.

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Showy milkwort (Asemeia violacea, Polygalaceae)

Native

Found near path along south end of point (labeled A on map).
Noticed only this one plant, but probably many more in area.

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Carolina redroot (Lachnanthes caroliana, Haemodoraceae)

Native

Found along west side of pond (labeled B on map).
Flower head not yet opened.

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Coastalplain St. John's-wort (Hypericum brachyphyllum, Clusiaceae)

Native

Found along west side of pond (labeled B on map) 

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Largeflower rosegentian (Sabatia grandiflora, Gentianaceae)

Native

Found along west side of pond (labeled B on map).
Several plants found.

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 Pale meadowbeauty; Maryland meadowbeauty (Rhexia mariana, Melastomataceae)

Native

Found north of pond (labeled C on map).
Several plants found.

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Giant whitetop; sandswamp whitetop (Rhynchospora latifolia, Cyperaceae)

Native)

Found north of pond (labeled C on map).
Bracts 7 or more, white portion of largest bract usually longer than 1 in.
Many plants found.

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Zigzag bladderwort (Utricularia subulata, Lentibulariaceae)

Native

Found in damp sand along west edge of pond (labeled B on map)
 Identified by comparing photo with photos from the Plant Atlas.
Plants common along pond edge.

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Pink sundew (Drosera capillaris, Droseraceae)

Native

Found in damp sand along west edge of pond (labeled B on map).
Common in this area.

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Carolina yelloweyed grass (Xyris caroliniana, Xyridaceae)

Native

Found on north end of pond (labeled C on map).
This is the only white-petaled Xyris; has twisted stem.

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Yellow milkwort (Polygala rugelii, Polygalaceae)
Native, Florida endemic

Found on north end of pond (labeled C on map)
Several plants noticed.

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Sweetbroom; licoriceweed (Scoparia dulcis, Plantaginaceae)

Found on west side of Malabar Woods Blvd (labeled E on map).
Noticed only this one plant.

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