Firebush (Hamelia patens) Fall Marsh Rattlesnake (Eryngium aquaticum var

Marsh Rattlesnake (Eryngium aquaticum var

So while it grows in sun or shade

Pawpaw tree (Asimina triloba) is a small (15 to 20 feet) understory tree that typically grows along streams

they can be roasted and consumed as a coffee-like beverage

it is not a true Tampa Bay area native

Firebush (Hamelia patens) Fall Marsh Rattlesnake (Eryngium aquaticum varFirebush is a hardy, fast growing and showy evergreen shrub to small tree. It spreads with a rounded form as it grows. It produces clusters of bright orange to red tubular flowers that are filled with nectar. The blooms vary in length, attracting both butterflies and hummingbirds. Fruits are small green berries that turn red and then purplish black as they mature. Borne in clusters, the berries are plentiful and are eaten by a variety of birds and