Born and raised in Florida
Trees
Flowers and Plants
Flowers and Plants
From small trees like redbuds to the majestic live oak, there's a Florida native tree for practically any ecosystem. The bald cypress will do well near water or on drier land throughout the state. The live oak is a majestic native that can also be found across the southeastern states
The Gardens hosts a number of Sabal Cabbage palm trees from across the region that can grow up to 80 feet tall.
Flowers and Plants
Flowers and Plants
Flowers and Plants
Florida ranks among the top five states in endemic species, which are plants only found in our state and nowhere else in the world. Conservation of these species’ hinges upon public education and awareness. Substantial efforts by federal, state, and local agencies have made Florida’s citizens better aware of the potential presence of these species, their rarity, and the need for their protection.
Lichens
Flowers and Plants
Lichens
The Crustose, or "flame" lichens are flat, often circular patches, tightly adhered to their substrate. Colorful fruiting bodies adorn their cortex. The chemicals in these lichens are capable of penetrating and breaking down the rock. As the lichens die the debris becomes thicker and nitrogen rich. Mosses began to grow. The decay of th
The Crustose, or "flame" lichens are flat, often circular patches, tightly adhered to their substrate. Colorful fruiting bodies adorn their cortex. The chemicals in these lichens are capable of penetrating and breaking down the rock. As the lichens die the debris becomes thicker and nitrogen rich. Mosses began to grow. The decay of the mosses and lichens make the soil even richer, allowing other vegetation to take hold and a new habitat evolves.