Florida Keys Blackbead 3 gal

The Florida Keys blackbead (Pithecellobium keyense) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Florida Keys and parts of the Caribbean. It is known for its dense, dark green foliage and unique, small, round, black seed pods that grow in clusters, which is how the plant got its name. The plant produces delicate white or cream-colored flowers, which attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. Florida Keys blackbead is well-suited to coastal environments, as it is salt-tolerant and can thrive in sandy, well-drained soils. It is often used in landscaping for its ornamental value and resilience in tropical and subtropical regions.

• Larval host  for cassius blue (Leptotes cassius theonus), large orange sulphur (Phoebis agarithe), and Miami blue (Cyclargus thomasi bethunebakeri) butterflies.
• Nectar plant for cassius blue, Florida duskywing (Ephyriades brunneus), Florida white (Appias drusilla), giant swallowtail (Papilio cresphontes), great southern white (Ascia monuste), hammock skipper (Polygonus leo), large orange sulphur, mangrove skipper (Phocides pigmalion), Miami blue, Palatka skipper (Euphyes pilatka), southern broken-dash (Wallengrenia otho), three-spotted skipper (Cymaenes tripunctus), twin-spot skipper (Oligorio maculata) and other butterflies.  (IRC)