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Biscayne National Park
Wildflowers
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The following wildflowers have been documented in the park. They have been sorted alphabetically by common name. The list is not exhaustive, and documented sightings of species not on this list are welcome. Submit your sightings to the webmaster.
Butterfly Orchid, Encyclia tempensis
Chinese Hibiscus, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
Climbing Dayflower, Commelina diffusa
Creeping Daisy, Wedelia trilobata
Dollar Orchid, Encyclia boothiana
False Daisy, Eclipta prostrata
Leafless Bentspur Orchid, Campylocentrum pachyrrhizum
Oceanblue Morningglory, Ipomoea indica
Perfumed Spiderlily, Hymenocallis latifolia
Sea Hibiscus, Hibiscus tiliaceus
Tampa Butterfly Orchid, Encyclia tampensis
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Did You Know?
Tunicates, or sea squirts, live on the roots of the red mangrove tree. These simple animals survive by filtering plankton out of seawater, and hold promise as the source of potent drugs used to fight tumors. Watch for them when snorkeling along Biscayne National Park's mangrove-fringed shoreline.
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Last Updated: July 31, 2006 at 13:08 EST |
