Florida longleaf pine sandhill
The Florida longleaf pine sandhill is a forest system found on sandhills in the coastal plains of northern Florida, ranging from the panhandle to the central peninsula. Particular examples can be found in Ocala National Forest, Withlacoochee State Forest, Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park, and Eglin Air Force Base.
These forests consist of stands of longleaf pine (Licania michauxii) are common in the understory; wiregrass (Aristida beyrichiana) makes up the ground layer.[1]
References
- ^ "Florida Longleaf Pine Sandhill". NatureServe Explorer. Retrieved 17 January 2013.[permanent dead link]