Fahkahatchee Bluethread
Burmannia flava
- Native to:
- Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, French Guiana, Guyana, Mexico, Panamá, Paraguay, Suriname, United States, Venezuela
iNaturalist: © joemdo (iNaturalist #192145077)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Burmanniaceae
- Genus:
- Burmannia
- Species:
- Burmannia flava
- USDA Symbol:
- BUFL2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Occurs in fire-maintained pine savannas and flatwoods; benefits from periodic fire to reduce competition and maintain open habitat.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- often found in open, sunny areas
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Seeds are dust-like and require mycorrhizal association for germination; conventional methods are not applicable.