Rusty lyonia, Rusty staggerbush
Lyonia ferruginea
Ericaceae


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Salt Water Tolerance:
Low; does not tolerate long-term flooding by salt or brackish water.
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Moderate; grows near salt water, but is protected from direct salt spray by other vegetation.
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Provides some food and moderate amounts of cover for wildlife.
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We are currently adding data for this species. If you would like to contribute to the development of this species account, please contact George Gann via the IRC staff page. See also the Florida Wildflower Foundation's Flower Friday page.


George D. Gann, 2017
In cultivation by Green Isle Gardens, Florida