Tropical Hardwood Hammock Invasive Species

Fish and wildlife service.

Tropical hardwood hammock invasive species. Wildlife living in hardwood hammocks originates from temperate regions in contrast to the native flora which originates from tropical regions. We re trying to restore this to tropical hardwood hammock which benefits all the species here in key largo said jeremy dixon the biologist who serves as the refuge s manager. Please refer to our pricelist for a more up to date list of what we currently have in stock. Tropical hardwood hammocks are found in south florida or the everglades with large concentrations on the miami rock ridge in the florida keys along the northern shores of florida bay and in the pinecrest region of the big cypress swamp.

Only use this list as a guide for common botanical names etc. Tropical hardwood hammocks are habitat for a few endemic plants and are critical habi. Not all species are listed or available. Some of these species include torchwood gumbo limbo wild tamarind wild lime west indian mahogany pigeon plum and wild coffee.

Hammocks can be found nestled in most all other everglades ecosystems. The royal palm a common species found in south florida s coastal hammocks is one of the most commonly cultivated palms in subtropical and tropical regions of the world. In the deeper sloughs and marshes the seasonal flow of water helps give these hammocks a distinct aerial teardrop shape. A hardwood hammock is a dense stand of broad leafed trees that grow on a natural rise of only a few inches in elevation.

Tropical hardwood hammocks are closed canopy forests dominated by a diverse assemblage of evergreen and semi deciduous tree and shrub species mostly of west indian origin.