Plants of Florida
- Air Potato (Dioscorea bulbifera)
- Alligator or Fire Flag (Thalia geniculata)
- American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana)
- Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia)
- Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum)
- Ballmoss (Tillandsia recurvata)
- Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolia)
- Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis)
- Cabbage Palm (Sabal palmetto)
- Caesar Weed (Urena lobata)
- Cardinal Airplant (Tillandsia fasciculata)
- Cogon Grass (Imperata cylindrica)
- Cucumberleaf Sunflower (Helianthus debilis)
- Dogfennel (Eupatorium capillifolium)
- Fetterbush (Lyonia lucida)
- Florida Butterfly Orchid (Encyclia tampensis)
- Giant Leather Fern (Acrostichum danaeifolium)
- Golden Polypody Fern (Phlebodium aureum)
- Goldenrod (Solidago)
- Greenbrier (Smilax)
- Laurel Oak (Quercus laurifolia)
- Longleaf Pine (Pinus palustris)
- Mexican Prickly Poppy (Argemone mexicana)
- Narrow-leaved Blue-eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium)
- Nuttall’s thistle (Cirsium nuttallii)
- Orange Milkwort (Polygala lutea)
- Pickerel Weed (Pontederia cordata)
- Pine Lily (Lilium catesbaei)
- Pond Cypress (Taxodium ascendens)
- Pop Ash (Fraxinus caroliniana)
- Prickly Pear (Opuntia)
- Primrose Willow (Ludwigia)
- Purple Thistle (Asteraceae (Compositae))
- Railroad Vine (Ipomoea pes-caprae)
- Red Maple (Acer rubrum)
- Resurrection Fern (Pleopeltis polypodioides)
- Rosary Pea (Abrus precatorius)
- Rough Horsetail (Equisetum hyemale)
- 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)
- Southern Live Oak (Quercus virginiana)
- Southern Needleleaf (Tillandsia setacea)
- Southern Wax Myrtle (Myrica cerifera)
- Spanish Moss (Tillandsia usneoides)
- Star Jasmine (Jasminum multiflorum)
- Starrush Whitetop (Rhynchospora colorata)
- Streaked Rattlepod (Crotalaria pallida)
- Sundew (Drosera)
- Swamp Hibiscus/Rosemallow (Hibiscus grandiflorus)
- Sword Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)
- Tickseed (Coreopsis)
- Turkey Oak (Quercus laevis)
- Virginia Iris (Iris virginica)
- Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes)
- White Mangrove (Laguncularia racemosa)
- Wild Coffee (Psychotria)
Spanish Moss (Tillandsia usneoides)
This enigmatic plant, draped gracefully over the branches of ancient oaks and cypresses, creates a picturesque scene that has come to symbolize the timeless beauty and mystery of the American South. Despite its ubiquitous presence, Spanish Moss remains a fascinating subject of study, steeped in both natural wonder and cultural lore. The Nature of Spanish […]
Alligator or Fire Flag (Thalia geniculata)
Cucumberleaf Sunflower (Helianthus debilis)
Starrush Whitetop (Rhynchospora colorata)
Sensitive Pea (Chamaecrista)
Primrose Willow (Ludwigia)
Florida Butterfly Orchid (Encyclia tampensis)
This exquisite orchid, with its delicate blooms and intriguing growth habits, is a true treasure of the Sunshine State. Found clinging to tree trunks and branches in a variety of habitats, the Florida Butterfly Orchid is a testament to the beauty and resilience of nature. From its striking appearance to its vital role in local […]
Cardinal Airplant (Tillandsia fasciculata)
This striking epiphyte, with its vibrant inflorescence and intricate growth patterns, is a captivating presence in the Sunshine State’s diverse landscapes. Found adorning tree branches and trunks, the Cardinal Airplant is a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of nature. From its vivid appearance to its crucial ecological roles, this airplant is a fascinating subject […]
