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County: Monroe County (Keys)
Size: 60 acres
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Managing Agency: Monroe County (Keys)

There are 76 taxa reported for
Big%20Torch%20Hammocks%20Parcels%20Epstein%20and%20MCLA,%20Florida%20Keys%20Wildlife%20and%20Environmental%20Area

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Scientific Name: Occurrence: Native Status: Introduced Status: Invasive Status: Cultivated Status: Reference: Voucher:
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Scientific Name: Amyris elemifera
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Amyris elemifera
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
Details
Scientific Name: Andropogon glomeratus var. pumilus
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Andropogon glomeratus var. pumilus
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
Details
Scientific Name: Aristida purpurascens
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Aristida purpurascens
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
Details
Scientific Name: Avicennia germinans
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Avicennia germinans
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
Details
Scientific Name: Batis maritima
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Batis maritima
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
Details
Scientific Name: Borrichia arborescens
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Borrichia arborescens
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
Details
Scientific Name: Borrichia frutescens
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Borrichia frutescens
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
Details
Scientific Name: Bursera simaruba
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Bursera simaruba
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
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Scientific Name: Byrsonima lucida
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Byrsonima lucida
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
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Scientific Name: Chiococca alba
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Chiococca alba
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
Details
Scientific Name: Chiococca parvifolia
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Chiococca parvifolia
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
Details
Scientific Name: Cladium jamaicense
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Cladium jamaicense
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
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Scientific Name: Coccoloba diversifolia
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Coccoloba diversifolia
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
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Scientific Name: Coccoloba uvifera
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Coccoloba uvifera
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
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Scientific Name: Coccothrinax argentata
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Coccothrinax argentata
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
Details
Scientific Name: Conocarpus erectus
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Conocarpus erectus
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
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Scientific Name: Crossopetalum rhacoma
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Crossopetalum rhacoma
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
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Scientific Name: Distichlis spicata
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Distichlis spicata
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
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Scientific Name: Drypetes diversifolia
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Drypetes diversifolia
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
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Scientific Name: Erithalis fruticosa
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Erithalis fruticosa
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
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Scientific Name: Ernodea littoralis
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Ernodea littoralis
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
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Scientific Name: Eugenia axillaris
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Eugenia axillaris
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
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Scientific Name: Eugenia foetida
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Eugenia foetida
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
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Scientific Name: Euphorbia mesembryanthemifolia
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50094
Euphorbia mesembryanthemifolia
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50094
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Scientific Name: Eustachys petraea
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Eustachys petraea
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
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Scientific Name: Exothea paniculata
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Exothea paniculata
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
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Scientific Name: Fimbristylis cymosa
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Not Native, Naturalized
Introduced Status: Introduced
Invasive Status: Invasive
Reference Number: 50093
Fimbristylis cymosa
Present Not Native, Naturalized Introduced Invasive 50093
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Scientific Name: Fimbristylis spadicea
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Fimbristylis spadicea
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
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Scientific Name: Flaveria linearis
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Flaveria linearis
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
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Scientific Name: Guapira discolor
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Guapira discolor
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
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Scientific Name: Hippomane mancinella
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Hippomane mancinella
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
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Scientific Name: Jacquinia keyensis
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Jacquinia keyensis
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
Details
Scientific Name: Laguncularia racemosa
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Laguncularia racemosa
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
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Scientific Name: Leucothrinax morrisii
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Leucothrinax morrisii
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
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Scientific Name: Limonium carolinianum
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Limonium carolinianum
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
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Scientific Name: Lycium carolinianum
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Lycium carolinianum
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
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Scientific Name: Manilkara jaimiqui subsp. emarginata
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Manilkara jaimiqui subsp. emarginata
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
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Scientific Name: Maytenus phyllanthoides
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Maytenus phyllanthoides
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
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Scientific Name: Metopium toxiferum
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Metopium toxiferum
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
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Scientific Name: Monanthochloe littoralis
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Monanthochloe littoralis
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
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Scientific Name: Morinda royoc
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Morinda royoc
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
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Scientific Name: Mosiera longipes
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Mosiera longipes
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
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Scientific Name: Nephrolepis cordifolia
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Not Native, Naturalized
Introduced Status: Introduced
Invasive Status: Cultivated Only
Cultivated Status: Cultivated
Reference Number: 50093
Nephrolepis cordifolia
Present Not Native, Naturalized Introduced Cultivated Only Cultivated 50093
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Scientific Name: Panicum amarum
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50094
Panicum amarum
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50094
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Scientific Name: Panicum virgatum
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Panicum virgatum
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
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Scientific Name: Paspalidium chapmanii
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Paspalidium chapmanii
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
Details
Scientific Name: Paspalum caespitosum
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Paspalum caespitosum
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
Details
Scientific Name: Paspalum distichum
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Paspalum distichum
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
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Scientific Name: Pentalinon luteum
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Pentalinon luteum
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
Details
Scientific Name: Phlebodium aureum
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Phlebodium aureum
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
Details
Scientific Name: Phoenix dactylifera
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Not Native, Naturalized
Introduced Status: Introduced
Invasive Status: Invasive
Reference Number: 50093
Phoenix dactylifera
Present Not Native, Naturalized Introduced Invasive 50093
Details
Scientific Name: Piscidia piscipula
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Piscidia piscipula
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
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Scientific Name: Pithecellobium keyense
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Pithecellobium keyense
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
Details
Scientific Name: Randia aculeata
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Randia aculeata
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
Details
Scientific Name: Reynosia septentrionalis
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Reynosia septentrionalis
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
Details
Scientific Name: Rhizophora mangle
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Rhizophora mangle
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
Details
Scientific Name: Salicornia bigelovii
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Salicornia bigelovii
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
Details
Scientific Name: Sarcocornia perennis
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Sarcocornia perennis
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
Details
Scientific Name: Schizachyrium gracile
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50094
Schizachyrium gracile
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50094
Details
Scientific Name: Schizachyrium sanguineum
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Schizachyrium sanguineum
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
Details
Scientific Name: Serenoa repens
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Serenoa repens
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
Details
Scientific Name: Setaria parviflora
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Ruderal
Reference Number: 50094
Setaria parviflora
Present Native Not Introduced Ruderal 50094
Details
Scientific Name: Seutera angustifolia
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Seutera angustifolia
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
Details
Scientific Name: Sideroxylon celastrinum
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Sideroxylon celastrinum
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
Details
Scientific Name: Solanum donianum
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Solanum donianum
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
Details
Scientific Name: Sophora tomentosa var. truncata
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Sophora tomentosa var. truncata
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
Details
Scientific Name: Spartina spartinae
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50094
Spartina spartinae
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50094
Details
Scientific Name: Spermacoce verticillata
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Not Native, Naturalized
Introduced Status: Introduced
Invasive Status: Ruderal
Reference Number: 50093
Spermacoce verticillata
Present Not Native, Naturalized Introduced Ruderal 50093
Details
Scientific Name: Sporobolus domingensis
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50094
Sporobolus domingensis
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50094
Details
Scientific Name: Sporobolus virginicus
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Sporobolus virginicus
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
Details
Scientific Name: Suriana maritima
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Suriana maritima
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
Details
Scientific Name: Symphyotrichum tenuifolium
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Symphyotrichum tenuifolium
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
Details
Scientific Name: Tillandsia flexuosa
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Tillandsia flexuosa
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
Details
Scientific Name: Tillandsia paucifolia
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Tillandsia paucifolia
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
Details
Scientific Name: Tillandsia utriculata
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Tillandsia utriculata
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093
Details
Scientific Name: Ximenia americana
Occurrence: Present
Native Status: Native
Introduced Status: Not Introduced
Invasive Status: Native
Reference Number: 50093
Ximenia americana
Present Native Not Introduced Native 50093


References for Big%20Torch%20Hammocks%20Parcels%20Epstein%20and%20MCLA,%20Florida%20Keys%20Wildlife%20and%20Environmental%20Area:
Woodmansee, S.W. 2005. Observations of vascular plants at Big Torch Hammocks Parcels Epstein & MCLA, Florida Keys Wildlife and Environmental Area in Monroe County, Florida. 1 June 2005. The Institute for Regional Conservation, Miami, FL.
Woodmansee, S.W. 2005. Observations of vascular plants at Big Torch Hammocks Parcels Epstein & MCLA, Florida Keys Wildlife and Environmental Area in Monroe County, Florida. 2 June 2005. The Institute for Regional Conservation, Miami, FL.