| 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. |
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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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