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©Paul Martin Brown
Giant Orchid
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Oak Scrub/Scrubby Flatwoods
Oak scrub/scrubby flatwoods occur on slightly higher elevations
than dry prairie and are characterized by a low canopy of myrtle
oak, Chapman's oak, and sand live oak with scattered patches of
white sand. The understory includes saw palmetto, fetterbush,
and staggerbush. Several rare plant species are found here including
short-leaved rosemary, nodding pinweed, and giant orchid.
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