| Blanketflower, Firewheel
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| Gaillardia pulchella
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| Asteraceae
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Although long considered by many to be native, we agree with Franck (2020, pp 205-208) that this wildflower is not native to Florida. |
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Commonly available at native plant nurseries in central Florida. Available at native plant nurseries in northeast and South Florida. Available in Boynton Beach at Sustainscape (561-245-5305). |
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Attracts bee and butterfly pollinators.
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See also the Florida Wildflower Foundation's Flower Friday page and a discussion from Florida Wildflower Foundation on its native status. |
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