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Piscidia piscipula (L.) Sarg.

Florida Fish-poison Tree, Florida fishpoison tree

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

USDA Symbol: PIPI3

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

The Florida Fish-poison Tree is a member of the pea family (family Fabaceae) which includes trees, shrubs, herbs, and vines with compound leaves and flowers in clusters.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Tree
Fruit:

Distribution

USA: FL , HI
USDA Native Status: L48(N), HI(I), VI(N)

Butterflies and Moths of North America (BAMONA)

Piscidia piscipula is a larval host and/or nectar source for:
Hammock Skipper
(Polygonus leo)

Food Source
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From the National Suppliers Directory

According to the inventory provided by Associate Suppliers, this plant is available at the following locations:

Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Native Plant Nursery - Sanibel, FL

Bibliography

Bibref 1186 - Field Guide to Moths of Eastern North America (2005) Covell, C.V., Jr.
Bibref 1185 - Field Guide to Western Butterflies (Peterson Field Guides) (1999) Opler, P.A. and A.B. Wright
Bibref 841 - Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants (2006) Burrell, C. C.

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Recommended Species Lists

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Piscidia piscipula in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Piscidia piscipula in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Piscidia piscipula

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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