Spring in the forest
Lupines prefer the well-drained sands of Florida’s sandhill and scrub ecosystems. Natural areas containing these plant communities are well managed, through p...
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Lupines prefer the well-drained sands of Florida’s sandhill and scrub ecosystems. Natural areas containing these plant communities are well managed, through prescribed fire and invasive plant management.
During their spring bloom, the clustered spikes of bright purple, pea-shaped flowers are easy to spot. Even when not in bloom they can be spotted by their soft, fuzzy leaves with a gray appearance due to the many hairs that cover the leaf, an evolutionary adaptation to conserve water in dry habitats.
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During their spring bloom, the clustered spikes of bright purple, pea-shaped flowers are easy to spot. Even when not in bloom they can be spotted by their soft, fuzzy leaves with a gray appearance due to the many hairs that cover the leaf, an evolutionary adaptation to conserve water in dry habitats.
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