Carter's Pinelandcress 🛑 Endangered

Warea carteri

Carter's Pinelandcress

attributed to S. Shirah here

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Brassicaceae
Genus:
Warea
Species:
Warea carteri

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
4-6 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jan, sep, oct, nov, dec
Bloom Colors:
White

Native Range

United States: Florida

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to Florida scrub habitats