Saturday, December 15, 2018

December 15, 2018

Location: Vero Beach, Beegum Point

This is called a Snowberry
It has showy flowers and showier fruit
It's berries are eaten by many birds, and it's
The host plant for the endangered Miami Blue

Sources:
Florida Native Plant Society - Chiococca alba
Saving South Florida's Butterflies: Miami Blue Fund

Photo and text © 2018 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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