Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Aizoaceae

Genus:

Calamophyllum

Species:

Calamophyllum teretifolium

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Succulent

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl, wetland birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Tolerates periodic fire common in pine flatwoods and seepage habitats. Resprouts from rhizomes following burns.