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February 2014 February Chapter Meeting - FEATURED READING - Tuesday, Feb 18 ONE AND COUNTING by Anne Cox pm Native plant drawing follows the program With a little help from its friends, the endagered 4­petal pawpaw BOK TOWER GARDENS Asimina tetramera RARE PLANT CONSERVATION PROGRAM is making a Glen Bupp, Rare Plant Curator comeback in Palm Beach County We are pleased to announce that our speaker program on Tuesday the 18th will include an Story on Page 4 ­ 6 expert's overview of the Rare Plant Conservation Program at Bok Tower Garden presented by Glen Bupp. Glen will provide explanations of methods utilized in conservation of endangered plants from IN THIS ISSUE north and central Florida. There will also be a discussion on why so many plant species are endangered in Florida with examples from the genus Dicerandra, the Chapter Notes.....................2 mints of Florida. Other topics will include seed collection and preservation outlined with on­going work done on Ziziphus celata; the process of rescuing Gardening with Natives.......3 endangered plants and their fates at Bok Tower Gardens based on the rescue of One and Counting............4­6 an Asimina tetramera (Four Petal Paw­Paw) population in Juno Beach, Fl; and, investigations of population genetics and symbiotic relationships with soil fungi Society and Other News..........7 and bacteria in Lupinus aridorum (Scrub Lupine). Don't forget to sign up for the field trip to Bok Tower Gardens in April Events.................................8 Sign­up online or at the Chapter Meeting Announcements..................9 Glen Bupp is currently the Rare Plant Curator at Bok Tower Gardens where he maintains germplasm of threatened and endangered plants from north and central Florida as part of the Center for Plant Conservation’s National Collection. He received his B.S. and M.S, in Ecology from Florida Institute of Technology with thesis research focused primarily on the genetics within and between populations of the endangered Scrub Lupine, Lupinus aridorum, and comparisons to its congeners Lupinus westianus and Lupinus diffusus. In his spare time he enjoys gardening heirloom vegetables, home brewing, and camping. The FNPS Palm Beach County Chapter is a 501(c)(3) non­profit organization Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at the University of Florida/IFAS Mounts Building Auditorium 531 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach Visit us on the web phone:561­247­3677 email: [email protected] http://palmbeach.fnpschapters.org/ Page 2 Laurie Albrect bringing us up Chapter Notes to speed on the FFLP. submitted by L.Cox, Secretary On January 21st, the PBC Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society welcomed our featured speaker, Laurie Albrecht, Palm Beach County Extension Agent in charge of the Florida­Friendly Landscaping ProgramTM (FFLP). The title of Laurie’s presentation was Using the Florida Statute to Develop a Native Florida­Friendly Landscape in an HOA. Laurie introduced us to the FFLP by defining the term, identifying the Statute involved (Fl. Stat. 373.185), and explaining how it can be CERTIFY YOUR YARD AS used by HOA members and others to influence landscape design FLORIDA­FRIENDLY.... changes in HOA developments. She explained that the program's mission is to promote quality landscapes that conserve water and protect the The Florida Yards & Neighborhoods environment. This can be achieved by following the Nine Key Principles: program recognizes homeowners who 1. Right Plant, Right Place, 2. Water Efficiently, 3. Fertilize use environmentally friendly gardening and landscaping practices. Appropriately, 4. Mulch, 5. Attract Wildlife, 6. Manage Yard Pest’s For help in making your yard more responsibly, 7. Recycle Yard Waste, 8. Reduce Stormwater runoff, Florida­Friendly, contact your county’s 9. Protect the waterfront. Extension office or see the on­line Laurie cautioned that the statute does not allow us to plant whatever we materials. If you think your yard is like without considering the HOA. She offered the following ready for an evaluation, you can recommendations for engaging with your HOA to discuss landscape assess it yourself with the FYN checklist and then ask your county’s changes: Join the Board, Educate your HOA Board members and other FYN program to schedule a yard visit. HOA members, and KINDLY point out potential violations. Before you submit a proposal for landscape modification, make sure you have completely filled out all HOA documents. It would also be beneficial to attach the following items: copy of the Florida statute, the Florida­ Friendly handbook, wrong plant/wrong place vs right plant/right place information, water saving info and estimates, list of wildlife benefits, pest resistance info, and potential cost savings. A proposal should be written with the following in mind: Determine your goals, be objective. Have a http://fyn.ifas.ufl.edu/index.html back­up plan. Talk to your HOA. If necessary, contact the Extension office. Review other contact (Mayor, Commissioner, etc.) options if you already have connections. Consider asking an attorney to write a letter, Lastly, explain your intent in a positive manner reminding the association EVERGLADES DAY AT of the nine principals of Florida­Friendly Landscaping. LNWR Our monthly plant drawing was held following the presentation. Plants donated this month were Partridge Pea/Scorpion Tail (in same container), Wild Coffee, Wild Petunia, Twinflower, Florida Boxwood, and Lancewood from Native Choice Nursery. A Scarlet Hibiscus was also donated by Nancy Sloan. Thanks to all Ryan picking winners PBCC FNPS TABLE who donated plants for this month's drawing. Many Thanks also to... Laurie Albrecht for her outstanding presentation on the FFLP, Ryan Leavengood for coming early and holding the door at the Mounts Building before the meeting. Fran Leavengood for providing the refreshments we enjoyed during the meeting. Jackie Kadish, Ryan Leavengood, Winnie Said, and Kristi Moyer for staffing our booth at the 15th Annual Everglades Day held at the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge on February 8th. It was a highly successful event. Page 3 PLANT PROFILE: Gardening with the Natives by Jeff Nurge Whiteflower Passionflower www.FloridaNativeGardening.com (Passiflora multiflora) Julia Butterfly (Dryas iulia) by Carl Terwilliger Part 4 of a 4 part Butterfly Series This endangered native passionvine Why We Like Them: Long wings is found mainly in the upper Keys. It and a quick and graceful flight does well in Palm Beach County and makes it easy to spot the Julia– can take near freezing temperatures. not to mention that it is one of the The three inch leaves have short, most orange butterflies on the soft hairs on them. Not tolerant of planet! The male is bright orange saltwater flooding or salt air. on top while the female is a duller orange with black bands across This is a fast grower that will climb the top of the forewings. The up the nearest tree and pour down butterfly only gives away its true from its branches. The small white color as a caterpillar by its orange head. The caterpillar’s remainder flowers are in dense clusters and length is black with rows of white spots on give off a sweet fragrance; stand top and down both sides. The Julia is down wind for a treat. Many practically flying year round having three or pollinators visit the flowers and birds more broods a year. Moving from shade to pick off the pellet sized berries. sunlight in the wild the Julia can be seen The vines live for decades and the inhabiting the edges of hardwood stems become quite thick over time, hammocks and dense underbrush. yet there is no underground How to attract them: : Ranging only from the most southern parts of suckering. Control of this vine is South Florida the Julia attracts butterfly watchers from across the easy with occasional trimming. country. We are fortunate here in Palm Beach County as this is Grows well in moderately fertile soil typically the northern range for this beautiful butterfly. However, unless and takes drought very well. Plant you have planted a native passion­vine in your yard, chances are you next to a tree, fence or even in a cannot be in the garden long enough to catch a glimpse of the Julia. hanging basket where you can While a number of our native host passion­ easily watch butterflies lay their vines have the potential to lure these eggs. These will develop into beauties into your landscape full time I have butterflies over a few weeks. found that one vine in particular is a sure fire bet. Passiflora Multiflora aka White Passion­ Zebra longwings, gulf fritillaries and vine is a must have for this species of Julia butterflies lay many eggs on butterfly. This state listed endangered vine this vine. If you have a few from Dade County is a high climber with butterflies around, they will soon tendrils. Plant in an area that gets full sun become quite plentiful. In summer with plenty of room to spread out. While the the vines are alive with hovering vine likes it more on the moist side it will female butterflies looking for new tolerate short periods of drought. Thankfully growth to lay their eggs on. the Passifloria Multifloria has found its way into cultivation and is a favorite for the Passiflora Multiflora The male zebra longwings mate with seriously minded butterfly gardener. the female just before she emerges from her chrysalid. There are often Where To Buy It: The native plants to attract and feed this butterfly are several hovering around her. available at native nurseries, including Meadowbeauty Native Nursery (561­966­6848) in Lake Worth. To find other nurseries that carry it, visit If the yard has firebush, bloodberry, the association of Florida Native Nurseries at www.afnn.org, but don’t stop salvia, keys thoroughwort and other there.
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