Coonties and Atalas - Men's Floridian Shirt

The Coonties and Atalas are another example of a positive comeback story for Florida's biodiversity. Coonties (Zamia integrifolia) are a small palm-like shrub, native to Florida, and have existed since the time of the dinosaurs. Indigenous peoples and early European settlers used Coonties to make flour from their root-like stems. Coonties are also the only plant that Atala caterpillars can feed on, making the Atala Butterfly (Eumaeus atala) a host plant specialist. In the early 1900s, Coonties were heavily harvested for starch production, and then lost most of their natural habitat due to development in the later 20th century. By the 1970s, Coonties were rare in the wild, which caused a near-extinction of the Atala Butterfly. Fortunately, there was a rediscovery of the Atalas in South Florida, and thanks to native plant gardening, the Atala population has started to recover, particularly in South and Central Florida. They are also a great example of the importance of planting native plants throughout Florida, so we can continue to support not only our native plants but also our beautiful and diverse wildlife. 

MATERIAL DETAILS

1. Light-weight 100% Viscose material - excellent to wear on those hot days.

2. Machine wash cold  on gentle - Mild detergents - Dry Cleaning Recommended

3. Line dry

4. Iron on a medium setting - take caution when ironing.

Sizing

Do not use generic sizing (S, M, L, etc). Take exact measurements of your body to get the correct size. See the sizing chart below.

Chest Size

Small - 40-43”

Medium - 43-45”

Large - 45-47”

XL - 47-51”

XXL - 52-55”

XXXL - 56-59”

Length

Small - 28.5-29.5”

Medium - 29.5-31.5”

Large - 31.5-32.5”

XL - 32.5-33.5”

XXL - 33.5”

XXXL - 33.5”

Shoulder

Small - 17-18.25”

Medium - 18-19”

Large - 19-19.75”

XL - 20.75”

XXL - 21.75”

XXXL - 22-22.5”