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Urban Eco-art: Seagrape
 
 Xavier Cortada, Seagrape, 2010.         
 
Seagrape
Coccoloba uvifera
 

Description: A sprawling bush or small tree with very small white flowers. Female trees bear clusters of green "grapes" that ripen to a deep purple in late summer.

Height: Typically 20-30 feet.
 

Light: Full sun.

Drought Tolerance: High.

Wildlife and Ecology: Extremely important component of costal ecosystems. Nectar plant for several types of butterflies. Fruit attracts birds and small mammals.
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Xavier Cortada's participatory art practice is based at Florida International University.

FIU College of Architecture + The Arts


Xavier Cortada
FIU College of Architecture + The Arts
Miami Beach Urban Studios
420 Lincoln Road, Suite 440
Miami Beach, FL 33139
 
 
 

 Reclamation Project 


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Native Flags


The Reclamation Project and Native Flags are participatory eco-art projects by FIU College of Architecture + The Arts Artist-in-Residence Xavier Cortada.  

In South Florida, they are presented in coordination with our project partners:



 
FIU Office of University Sustainabiity
 MDC Earth Ethics Institute



Copyright 2006-2013 Xavier Cortada