30 August 2014.
Florida, United States
Locality: Along Holmes Creek not far from the boat ramp on Hightowers Road.
Coordinates: 30.6056, -85.7649
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Elevation: 5m.
Habitat: Wild Habitat
Environment description: Boggy edge of creek in mixed deciduous and evergreen bottomland woodlands that are periodically inundated for extended periods.
Associated species: Vitis rotundifolia; Parthenocissus quinquefolia; Nyssa ogeche; Quercus lyrata; Quercus michauxii; Magnolia virginiana; Taxodium distichum; Nyssa sylvatica var. biflora; Rhododendron canescens; Cyrilla racemiflora; Cornus foemina; Wisteria frutescens
Aspect: South
Comment: Single and multi-stemmed deciduous shrubs/trees to 8 meters tall and wide. Frequent occurrence. Seed collected from many individuals. This is a fascinating creek that is fed by many springs that result in amazing aquamarine water and unusually cool water conditions. It is a very special place to visit.
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