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Kevin Main
Paw paw in scrubby flatwoods
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Scrubby Flatwoods
Scrubby flatwoods occur on well-drained, white sands at slightly
lower elevation than sand pine scrub. Some pines occur but these
communities are usually dominated by sand live oak, especially
if fire is suppressed, Scrubby flatwoods contain many endemic
plants including scrub pawpaw, scrub holly, scrub bay and Archbold
oak. Some of these areas have been converted to Bahia grass pastures,
and are now characterized by scattered oaks and palmettos growing
among cactus and grasses.
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