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Pictures of Plants Seen in Florida – Includes SeaGrapes, Mangrove Trees and Palm Trees. This is our section on the trees and lakes in Florida. The different kinds of palm trees, lakes and plants you can find in Florida.

What is the Gray Fuzzy Stuff Hanging from Trees in Florida?
What is the Gray Fuzzy Stuff Hanging from Trees in Florida?
January 7th Content ID: 776

So, what is that gray stuff hanging from trees in Florida? First, the silver-ish garland you see in many Florida trees can also be found in Georgia, Texas, Virginia, as well as South America and Mexico. Seeing a tree covered in this fuzzy grey stuff gives the trees a real Southern look. The Spanish moss, […]

Seagrapes
Seagrapes
January 7th Content ID: 908

This photo was taken at Black Island Trail in Ft. Myers Florida. These are common in the Southernmost state such as Florida. The plant is unable to survive frost, and is usually found near the beach. The fruit from these trees can be eaten or made into jam.*

White Florida Beach Bird
January 7th

This is a bird commonly seen on the beach in Florida. These photos were taken at Anna Maria Island on the beach. The Royal Tern is not exclusive to Florida. Other US states in which this bird can be seen: Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama. This is a beach bird. Features: Black […]

Alligator Alley – Southern Florida
January 7th

This is the Everglades and Francis S. Taylor – Wildlife Management Area in Southern Florida. Commonly called Alligator Alley on 75, connecting Naples to Miami. This isn’t as scary as it would seem as there are fences all along both sides of the road. There are several areas open to the public for boating/fishing or […]

Florida Snowman
October 11th

In Florida, where it rarely snows, you will have a hard time finding a REAL snowman – This is a Florida version of a snowman. Crafted out of rolled hay bails. Photo taken in the New Smyrna Beach area of Florida – December 2010

Picking Green Florida Oranges
August 22nd

Green Florida Oranges – The Winter Florida Fruit While the growing and picking season takes place starting in October and runs through June, the green oranges are available in the winter and off-growing season. There are many places in Florida where you can Pick-Your-Own Oranges, but the green orange picking availability can vary in certain […]

Sago Palm
July 25th

This is a ‘low-to-the-ground’ palm tree plant. Not really considered a ‘tree’, but a common palm plant seen in florida. This is a close-up of the center of the Sago Palm