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Wild Tamarind (​Lysiloma latisiliquum)

Full sun

Low water needs

Size: 40-60 ft tall x 30-50 ft wide

This deciduous tree is attractive with its lacey foliage. It is native to southern Florida and is in the legume family.

Larval host plant for the Large Orange Sulfur. Great nectar plant for various butterflies.

This tree is an important habitat for native tree snails (Liguus fasciatus).

https://florida.plantatlas.usf.edu/Plant.aspx?id=909

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