Flora & Fauna
- Air Potato (Dioscorea bulbifera)
- Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)
- Alligator or Fire Flag (Thalia geniculata)
- American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana)
- American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana)
- American Coot (Fulica americana)
- American Crocodile (Crocodylus acutus)
- American Oystercatchers (Haematopus palliatus)
- American Robin (Turdus migratorius)
- American white ibis (Eudocimus albus)
- American White Pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos)
- Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga)
- Apple Snail (Pomacea canaliculata)
- Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia)
- Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum)
- Ballmoss (Tillandsia recurvata)
- Barred Owl (Strix varia)
- Bella Moth (Utetheisa ornatrix)
- Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon)
- Black Racer (Coluber constrictor)
- Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger)
- Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus)
- Black-bellied whistling duck (Dendrocygna autumnalis)
- Blue Crab (Callinectes sapidus)
- Bobcat (Lynx rufus)
- Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolia)
- Brown Anole (Anolis sagrei)
- Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)
- Buckeye Butterfly (Junonia coenia)
- Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)
- Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis)
- Cabbage Palm (Sabal palmetto)
- Caesar Weed (Urena lobata)
- Cane Toad (Rhinella marina)
- Cardinal Airplant (Tillandsia fasciculata)
- Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus)
- Cattle (Bos taurus)
- Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis)
- Cogon Grass (Imperata cylindrica)
- Common bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus)
- Common Snook (Centropomus undecimalis)
- Corn Snake or Rat Snake (Pantherophis guttatus)
- Cucumberleaf Sunflower (Helianthus debilis)
- Dogfennel (Eupatorium capillifolium)
- Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus)
- Eastern Lubber Grasshopper (Romalea guttata)
- Eastern Meadowlark (Sturnella magna)
- Feral Pig (Sus scrofa)
- Fetterbush (Lyonia lucida)
- Firefly (Lampyridae)
- Five-lined Skink (Plestiodon fasciatus)
- Florida Butterfly Orchid (Encyclia tampensis)
- Florida Cooter (Pseudemys concinna floridana)
- Florida Harvester Ant (Pogonomyrmex badius)
- Florida panther (P. c. couguar)
- Florida Scrub Jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens)
- Florida softshell turtle (Apalone ferox)
- Giant Katydid (Stilpnochlora couloniana)
- Giant Leather Fern (Acrostichum danaeifolium)
- Giant Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio cresphontes)
- Golden Polypody Fern (Phlebodium aureum)
- Goldenrod (Solidago)
- Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus)
- Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)
- Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)
- Great Egret (Ardea alba)
- Great Southern White Butterfly (Ascia monuste)
- Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis)
- Green Iguana (Iguana iguana)
- Greenbrier (Smilax)
- Gulf Coast Tick (Amblyomma maculatum)
- Gulf Fritillary Butterfly (Agraulis vanillae)
- Indigo Snake (Drymarchon couperi)
- Julia Butterfly (Dryas iulia)
- Katydid (Tettigoniidae)
- Laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla)
- Laurel Oak (Quercus laurifolia)
- Lightning Whelk (Sinistrofulgur perversum)
- Limpkin (Aramus guarauna)
- Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta)
- Longleaf Pine (Pinus palustris)
- Love Bug (Plecia nearctica)
- Magnificent Frigatebird (Fregata magnificens)
- Mangrove Buckeye (Junonia genoveva)
- Mangrove Tree Crab (Aratus pisonii)
- Marsh Rabbit (Sylvilagus palustris)
- Mexican Prickly Poppy (Argemone mexicana)
- Narrow-leaved Blue-eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium)
- Needham’s Skimmer (Libellula needhami)
- Nine-banded Armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus)
- Northern Bobwhite (Colinus virginianus)
- Northern Harrier (Circus hudsonius)
- Nuttall’s thistle (Cirsium nuttallii)
- Oak Toad (Anaxyrus quercicus)
- Orange Milkwort (Polygala lutea)
- Osprey (Pandion haliaetus)
- Painted bunting (Passerina ciris)
- Palm Warbler (Setophaga palmarum)
- Pickerel Weed (Pontederia cordata)
- Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus)
- Pine Lily (Lilium catesbaei)
- Pond Cypress (Taxodium ascendens)
- Pop Ash (Fraxinus caroliniana)
- Prickly Pear (Opuntia)
- Primrose Willow (Ludwigia)
- Purple Thistle (Asteraceae (Compositae))
- Raccoon (Procyon lotor)
- Railroad Vine (Ipomoea pes-caprae)
- Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes)
- Red Imported Fire Ants (Solenopsis invicta)
- Red Maple (Acer rubrum)
- Red Shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus)
- Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus)
- Reddish Egret (Egretta rufescens)
- Resurrection Fern (Pleopeltis polypodioides)
- River Otter (Lontra canadensis)
- Rosary Pea (Abrus precatorius)
- Roseate Spoonbill (Platalea ajaja)
- Rough Horsetail (Equisetum hyemale)
- Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres)
- Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis)
- Sandwich Tern (Thalasseus sandvicensis)
- Savanna Iris (Iris savannarum)
- Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens)
- Sea Grape (Coccoloba uvifera)
- Sea Oats (Uniola paniculata)
- Sensitive Pea (Chamaecrista)
- Shoestring Fern (Vittaria)
- Slash Pine (Pinus elliottii)
- Snowy Egret (Egretta thula)
- Southern leopard frog (Lithobates sphenocephalus)
- Southern Live Oak (Quercus virginiana)
- Southern Needleleaf (Tillandsia setacea)
- Southern Wax Myrtle (Myrica cerifera)
- Spanish Moss (Tillandsia usneoides)
- Spiny-backed Orb-Weaver (Gasteracantha cancriformis)
- Star Jasmine (Jasminum multiflorum)
- Starrush Whitetop (Rhynchospora colorata)
- Streaked Rattlepod (Crotalaria pallida)
- Sundew (Drosera)
- Swallow-tailed Kite (Elanoides forficatus)
- Swamp Hibiscus/Rosemallow (Hibiscus grandiflorus)
- Sword Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)
- Tickseed (Coreopsis)
- Turkey Oak (Quercus laevis)
- Virginia Iris (Iris virginica)
- Virginia Opossum (Didelphis virginiana)
- Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes)
- West Indian Manatee (Trichechus manatus)
- White Mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa)
- White Peacock Butterfly (Anartia jatrophae)
- White Tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus)
- Wild Coffee (Psychotria)
- Wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
- Willet (Tringa semipalmata)
- Wood Storks (Mycteria americana)
- Zebra Longwing Butterfly (Heliconius charithonia)
- Zebra Swallowtail Butterfly (Protographium marcellus)
White Mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa)
Railroad Vine (Ipomoea pes-caprae)
Sea Grape (Coccoloba uvifera)
Sea Oats (Uniola paniculata)
Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolia)
This invasive plant, with its clusters of red berries and glossy green leaves, is as captivating as it is controversial. Despite its picturesque appearance, the Brazilian Pepper is a formidable adversary to Florida’s native flora. Let’s embark on a journey to understand the story of this botanical interloper and its profound impact on the Sunshine […]
Apple Snail (Pomacea canaliculata)
Picture this: a leisurely day paddling through the serene waters of a Floridian wetland, the sun glinting off the surface, and the air alive with the hum of dragonflies. As you drift along, you spot a curious sight—large, globular creatures with spiral shells, slowly making their way through the aquatic vegetation. Meet the Apple Snail […]
Air Potato (Dioscorea bulbifera)
As the sun rises over the verdant landscape of Florida, a quiet battle is waging between native flora and a relentless invader. Climbing skyward with deceptive beauty, the Air Potato (Dioscorea bulbifera) has become a notorious figure in the state’s ecological story. This tenacious vine, adorned with heart-shaped leaves and aerial tubers, has woven itself […]
Spiny-backed Orb-Weaver (Gasteracantha cancriformis)
Hey, nature enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving into the whimsical world of one of Florida’s most fascinating and funky little critters: the Spiny-backed Orb-Weaver (Gasteracantha cancriformis). This spider is not only a master weaver but also a fashion icon in the arachnid world. So, grab your magnifying glass and let’s get up close and personal with […]
Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus)
This unassuming reptile, with its domed shell and powerful, shovel-like legs, is a keystone species in Florida’s ecosystems. It is a testament to the importance of even the most seemingly modest creatures in maintaining the balance of nature. From its ecological role to its fascinating behavior and historical significance, the Gopher Tortoise is a true […]
