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Flatwoods. — From 



the change is indicated, not by the prevailing tree growth, but by 



the shrubs and herbs. 



mark 



difference 





(fig- 3)- The long-leaved pines continue to form the forest, appar- 

 ently succeeding best on these poorly drained sands. This is 



1 



Fig. 3. — In foreground saw palmettos and wire grasses and herbs characteristic 



> * ... - 1 _ • * •■• m « ft - . 1 1 • . • 



association 



perhaps the explanation of the specific name of Pin us palitstris 

 Mill., although this particular pine is by no means a typical swamp 

 tree, as for example is P. serotina Michx., nor is it as tolerant of 



time 



shrubby growth 



ergreen 



Fires 



