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janson jones
Category: Plantae
Roystonea regia, 21 March 2015
Roystonea regia, the Florida royal palm; Miami-Dade county, Florida (21 March 2015). Thes is one of my favorite trees, but it doesn’t quite range to my part of the state. They’re mostly limited in southern Florida, the Caribbean, and much of Central America. Whenever… Continue Reading “Roystonea regia, 21 March 2015”
Magnolia grandiflora, 15 April 2023
Magnolia grandiflora, the Southern magnolia; Volusia county, Florida (15 April 2023). In my slow-but-steady progression into plant literacy, I suppose it’s time to formally recognize one of our coolest trees — the Southern magnolia. Their leaves are equally awesome whether green above or brown… Continue Reading “Magnolia grandiflora, 15 April 2023”
Pleopeltis michauxiana, 13 April 2023
Pleopeltis michauxiana, the Resurrection fern; Volusia county, Florida (13 April 2023). Here’s a closer shot of a Resurrection fern, an epiphytic species very common throughout Florida. As you can see, this Resurrection fern is in full green-mode — with thanks to our recent precipitation.
Arundinaria tecta, 11 April 2023
Arundinaria tecta, the Switch cane; Volusia county, Florida (11 April 2023). Switch cane is a species of bamboo native to the southeastern United States. It prefers organically-rich, saturated soil near wetlands. We have a decent amount of it growing right now with Bulow Creek… Continue Reading “Arundinaria tecta, 11 April 2023”
Saururus cernuus, 02 April 2023
Saururus cernuus, the Lizard’s tail; Volusia county, Florida (02 April 2023). I’m trying to gradually make myself a bit less ignorant when it comes to our local plant life. For the most part, I’m woefully clueless of plant biodiversity. Sure, I know some palms… Continue Reading “Saururus cernuus, 02 April 2023”
Spring Break 2023: Tillandsia fasciculata
Tillandsia fasciculata, the Cardinal airplant; Miami-Dade county, Florida (14 March 2023). Spring Break 2023 Here’s another shot of yet another fantastic and magnificent Cardinal airplant. What an amazingly beautiful airplant. If I were a lizard, I’d totally live on a Cardinal airplant.
Spring Break 2023: Chrysobalanus icaco
Chrysobalanus icaco, the Cocoplum; Miami-Dade county, Florida (14 March 2023). Spring Break 2023 The Cocoplum is a bushy tree found along sandy habitats along the coastline. In Florida, they primarily range along the southern coastline of the peninsula, but the species also populates coastal… Continue Reading “Spring Break 2023: Chrysobalanus icaco”
Spring Break 2023: Typha domingensis
Typha domingensis, the Southern cattail; Miami-Dade county, Florida (14 March 2023).Spring Break 2023 Lining the edge of Sweet Bay Pond was a lovely mesh of Southern cattail. This shoreline plant is no stranger to Floridians and others in the American Southeast — at least… Continue Reading “Spring Break 2023: Typha domingensis”
Spring Break 2023: Avicennia germinans
Avicennia germinans, the Black mangrove; Monroe county, Florida (14 March 2023).Spring Break 2023 The Black mangrove is one of our dominant native-species of mangrove around the Florida peninsula. Unlike some other mangroves, the Black mangrove does not grow upon prop roots. Instead, it sports… Continue Reading “Spring Break 2023: Avicennia germinans”
Spring Break 2023: Batis maritima
Batis maritima, the Saltwort; Monroe county, Florida (14 March 2023).Spring Break 2023 A salt-tolerant species (as its common name echoes), the Saltwort is a hardy, resilient perennial plant populating a range of coastal habitats around the Florida peninsula (and elsewhere). They are noted to… Continue Reading “Spring Break 2023: Batis maritima”
Spring Break 2023: Vittaria lineata
Vittaria lineata, the Shoestring fern; Miami-Dade county, Florida (14 March 2023).Spring Break 2023 An epiphytic species, the Shoestring fern benignly grows (and dangles) from larger host plant life. It draws its nutrients and water directly from the air and can provide extra habitat coverage… Continue Reading “Spring Break 2023: Vittaria lineata”
Spring Break 2023: Acoelorraphe wrightii
Acoelorraphe wrightii, the Paurotis palm; Miami-Dade county, Florida (14 March 2023).Spring Break 2023 One of my favorite plant species in Florida is the Paurotis palm, featured here. Though not as abundant as our Sabal palms and Saw palmettos, in south Florida they Paurotis palm… Continue Reading “Spring Break 2023: Acoelorraphe wrightii”
Spring Break 2023: Nephrolepis cordifolia
Nephrolepis cordifolia, the Fishbone fern (presumably); Monroe county, Florida (13 March 2023).Spring Break 2023 I believe this is a Fishbone fern, but you should consider this identification tentative at best; I’m no fern expert. Regardless of the species, there’s something absolutely regal about a… Continue Reading “Spring Break 2023: Nephrolepis cordifolia”
Spring Break 2023: Tillandsia fasciculata
Tillandsia fasciculata, the Cardinal airplant; Monroe county, Florida (13 March 2023).Spring Break 2023 Another shot of the Cardinal airplant providing a little off-the-ground habitat for other organisms. In Big Cypress, airplants are extremely abundant, and the Cardinal airplant often dominates the mid-range trunkscape.
Spring Break 2023: Sabal palmetto
Sabal palmetto, the Cabbage palm; Collier county, Florida (13 March 2023).Spring Break 2023 A silhouetted Cabbage palm makes for a damn fine scene with a fresh cup of coffee.and a light, early morning breeze as the sun begins to peek over the horizon.
Spring Break 2023: Alligator mississippiensis and Pistia stratiotes
Alligator mississippiensis, the American alligator, and Pistia stratiotes, the Water lettuce; Collier county, Florida (12 March 2023). Spring Break 2023 Here’s a fairly classic Florida shot: An American alligator lurking in a thick growth of floating Water lettuce. Just imagine what this would look… Continue Reading “Spring Break 2023: Alligator mississippiensis and Pistia stratiotes”
Spring Break 2023: Thalia geniculata
Thalia geniculata, the Alligator flag; Collier county, Florida (12 March 2023).Spring Break 2023 I’m quite the fan of Alligator flag. This wetland-bound species is quite abundant throughout much of the Florida peninsula. We have a bit of it in my home territory of Volusia… Continue Reading “Spring Break 2023: Thalia geniculata”
Spring Break 2023: Cranium americanum
Crinum americanum, the Southern swamp crinum; (Tentative Identification)Collier county, Florida (12 March 2023).Spring Break 2023 This identification should be considered tentative at best. While I believe these are the flowering petals of a Southern swamp crinum, I haven’t been able to verify the identification… Continue Reading “Spring Break 2023: Cranium americanum”
Spring Break 2023: Pleopeltis michauxiana
Pleopeltis michauxiana, the Resurrection fern; Collier county, Florida (12 March 2023). Spring Break 2023 A clear sign of the need-for-rain: A dried up Resurrection fern waiting to earn its namesake. This seemingly dead fern will quickly turn green and “reanimate” as soon as a… Continue Reading “Spring Break 2023: Pleopeltis michauxiana”
Spring Break 2023: Campyloneurum phyllitidis
Campyloneurum phyllitidis, the Long strap fern; Collier county, Florida (12 March 2023). Spring Break 2023 I find the Long strap fern to be fairly iconic of the South Florida interior. An epiphytic plant, this species tends to grow upon other, larger plants (such as… Continue Reading “Spring Break 2023: Campyloneurum phyllitidis”
Spring Break 2023: Tillandsia fasciculata
Tillandsia fasciculata, the Cardinal airplant; Collier county, Florida (12 March 2023). Spring Break 2023 The Cardinal airplant is a fantastically brilliant epiphytic plant ranging throughout most of southern Florida (as well as the Caribbean and much of Central America). As an epiphytic plant, this… Continue Reading “Spring Break 2023: Tillandsia fasciculata”
Spring Break 2023: Pontederia crassipes
Pontederia crassipes, the Common water hyacinth; Lake county, Florida (11 March 2023). Spring Break 2023 Water hyacinth, the green matte of vegetation you see here on Blackwater Creek, is native to South America but now well established throughout much of the world. In Florida,… Continue Reading “Spring Break 2023: Pontederia crassipes”
Spring Break 2023: Osmunda spectabilis
Osmunda spectabilis, the American royal fern; Lake county, Florida (11 March 2023). Spring Break 2023 Though I’m mostly ignorant of their evolutionary biology, I’m fascinated by ferns when I stop to look at them more closely. Fern-like growth dates back to around 390 million… Continue Reading “Spring Break 2023: Osmunda spectabilis”
Spring Break 2023: Cyclosorus interruptus
Cyclosorus interruptus, the Swamp shield-fern; Lake county, Florida (11 March 2023). Spring Break 2023 My next short-stop was the edge of Seminole State Forest in Lake county, more specifically the Blackwater Creek region near State Road 44. I’ve always liked this little corner of… Continue Reading “Spring Break 2023: Cyclosorus interruptus”
Spring Break 2023: Pinus elliotti and Serenoa repens
Pinus elliotti, the Slash pine, and Serenoa repens, the Saw palmetto; Volusia county, Florida (11 March 2023). Spring Break 2023 Here’s another shot from the fantastic pine-and-palmetto southeastern region of Heart Island Conservation Area. This can be surprisingly tricky habitat to traverse. While the… Continue Reading “Spring Break 2023: Pinus elliotti and Serenoa repens”
Spring Break 2023: Pinus elliottii
Pinus elliottii, the Slash pine; Volusia county, Florida (11 March 2023). Spring Break 2023 My first stop for Spring Break 2023 was Heart Island Conservation Area in the interior of Volusia county — a bit west of Ormond Beach. I’ve adored Heart Island for… Continue Reading “Spring Break 2023: Pinus elliottii”
Pleopeltis michauxiana, 22 January 2023
Pleopeltis michauxiana, the Resurrection fern; Flagler county, Florida (22 January 2023). With a recent bout of (somewhat chilly) rain just behind us, our local Resurrection ferns are alive and kicking right now. This epiphytic fern can thin out, turn brown, and appear somewhat dead… Continue Reading “Pleopeltis michauxiana, 22 January 2023”
Sabal palmetto, 02 January 2023
Sabal palmetto, the Cabbage palmetto; Volusia county, Florida (02 January 2023). I couldn’t help but snag this quick shot of a fallen palm on a morning hike near my home.
Serenoa repens, 01 January 2023
Serenoa repens, the Saw palmetto; Volusia county, Florida (01 January 2023). Check out all that Saw palmetto lining the edge of an Ormond Beach trail. Serenoa repens is a smaller palm species rarely growing more than about seven to ten feet in height. I… Continue Reading “Serenoa repens, 01 January 2023”
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