Tuesday, March 12, 2024

March 12, 2024

This is known as a Southern Needleleaf Airplant
It is common in hammocks and swamps
It is epiphytic and can grow to be 12 inches long
With 3 to 6 inch flower stalks.

Location: UF DeLuca Preserve 2024 Bioblitz

Sources: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/UW205

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