This population of Lewton's Milkwort is in a densely wooded sandhill. The flower color is paler than what I've observed not far away in open scrub. It is also blooming later than the scrub area.
Numerous plants with fruit on them.
20 plants found in 40x40 foot area. Removed as part of rescue project, moving to protected lands with compatible soils and active restoration projects.
Merritt Island NWR, Brevard County, FL, October 2023. Tarflower Chapter FNPS field trip.
pretty loud buzzing when flying, medium-sized bee, putting Palafoxia feayi pollen under its abdomen. Fast, not staying long on each flower
First found on concrete floor of screened patio (west), 2nd in sand wildflower bed (east), 3rd on my back :-/
Orange County, FL, March 2021. Home garden.