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Firewheel (Indian Blanket)

Gaillardia pulchella

Photo by MishaCainNell
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27.5071, -82.6696

Field Notes

Description:

Low herb to shrub with brilliant red to orange flower heads

Habitat:

Coastal plain; it's fairly salt tolerant and so grows at Robinson Preserve on the higher elevations just outside of the salt pans

Notes:

Growing alongside the Spoonbill Trail at Robinson Preserve

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Gaillardia pulchella

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Comments (2)
MelissaFerguson
I love these plants, they are so pretty and attract a variety of critters!!

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PublishedFebruary 11, 2012

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