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Biscayne National Park
Trees and Shrubs

The following trees and shrubs 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.

Balsam Apple/Pond Apple, Clusia rosea
Bay Cedar, Suriana maritima
Coconut Palm, Cocos nucifera
Date Palm, Phoenix dactylifera
Florida Thatch Palm, Thrinax radiata
Geiger Tree, Cordia sebestena
Key Lime, Citrus aurantifolia
Lemon, Citrus limon
Monk Orchid, Oeceoclades maculata
Paradise Tree, Simarouba glauca
Sargent's Cherry Palm, Pseudophoenix sargentii
Seagrape, Coccoloba uvifera
Seven-year-apple, Genipa clusiifolia
Silver Palm, Coccothrinax argentata
Sour Orange, Citrus aurantium
Tangerine, Citrus reticulata
West Indian Mahogany, Swietenia mahogani
Wild Banyantree, Ficus citrifolia

Kids learn about archaeology at Family Fun Fest.  

Did You Know?
On the second Sunday of every month from December through April, Biscayne National Park hosts Family Fun Fest. Through fun, hands-on activities, kids and their families learn about the park's diverse resources.
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Last Updated: July 31, 2006 at 13:05 EST