




Ceratiola ericoides
Florida rosemary is a lovely shrub that grows in sandy places. It has small, needle-like leaves and pretty purple flowers that attract butterflies and bees.
Habitat: Coastal areas
The Florida rosemary is a dense, evergreen shrub with tiny, needle-like, dark green leaves that give off a spicy scent. Its branches are typically upright, creating a rounded shape. It produces very small, inconspicuous yellowish-green flowers.





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Danger
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Despite its name, Florida rosemary is not related to the herb rosemary at all!
Its tiny seeds are an important food source for some scrub-dwelling animals.
Rubbing its leaves releases a fresh, piney scent, making it feel like a natural air freshener!
This tough plant loves to grow in very dry, nutrient-poor sandy soils where others struggle.
Florida rosemary can grow back quickly from its deep roots after a wildfire, helping the scrub habitat recover.
Its wide-spreading, deep roots help to hold sandy soil in place, preventing erosion on dunes and hills.
Florida rosemary has tiny, waxy leaves that help it survive for a long time without much water in dry conditions.
This plant can release chemicals into the soil that stop other plants from growing too close, making space for itself.
Aphelocoma coerulescens
for nesting and cover from predators
Anolis carolinensis
hides within its dense branches
Podomys floridanus
for critical habitat and protection
Aromatic plants produce and emit fragrant volatile organic compounds, often for defense or to attract pollinators.
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
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50-200 cm
50-150 cm
0.1-0.3 cm
Late winter to early spring
No
None
Perennial
Wind
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Florida, US
You might spot False Rosemary, Florida Rosemary, and Sanderling.
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Florida, US
You might spot Great Blue Heron, Laughing Gull, and Florida Rosemary.
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Florida, US
You might spot False Rosemary, Willet, and Florida Rosemary.
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