Ceratiola ericoides Michaux. Rosemary, Florida Rosemary, Sandhill Rosemary, Sand Heath. Phen: Mar-Nov. Hab: Xeric sandhills, usually in white "sugar sand", also in maritime dunes. Dist: Ne. SC south to s. FL and west to s. MS.
Origin/Endemic status: Endemic
Taxonomy Comments: Trapnell et al. (2007) studied genetic differentiation in the species.
Other Comments: Its content of aromatic compounds makes it very flammable.
Synonymy: = Fl5, FNA8, K1, K3, K4, RAB, S, S13, WH3, Luteyn et al (1996)
Heliophily: 8
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© Alan Cressler: Ceratiola ericoides, Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia 1 by Alan Cressler source | Original Image ⭷
© Alan Cressler: Ceratiola ericoides, Sand Dunes, Henderson Beach State Park, Okaloosa County, Florida 1 by Alan Cressler source | Original Image ⭷
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© Alan Cressler: Ceratiola ericoides, Ohoopee Dunes Natural Area, Emanuel County, Georgia 3 by Alan Cressler source | Original Image ⭷Feedback
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