Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Bromeliaceae

Genus:

Cottendorfia

Species:

Cottendorfia florida

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Responds positively to periodic fire in pine flatwoods and wet savannas, with vigorous regrowth from rhizomes after burning.