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Everglades National Park
Plants
 

The geography of Everglades National Park places it at the confluence of temperate North America and the tropical Caribbean. Consequently, the flora of the region hosts representatives of both climes.

The optimal growing conditions prevalent on the south Florida peninsula foster a lush growth of plant life that sustains a diverse complex of flora. The Everglades serve as important habitat for a number of both endemic and legally protected species found here.    

 
Brazilian Pepper shrub showing its red berries

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Brazilian Pepper (invasive plant)

Problem Plants

Non-native plants are one of the greatest threats to the natural ecosystems of the United States and are destroying America's natural history and identity. This includes the Everglades. To learn more about invasive, non-native plants in the park, and what is being done about them, click here.

Closeup of Marsh Pink
Inventory of Vascular Plants
in Everglades National Park
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Roseate Spoonbill  

Did You Know?
The pink coloration of the Roseate Spoonbill comes from a red pigment, related to Vitamin A, found in some crustaceans that they eat. Look for them foraging among the shallows of Everglades National Park.

Last Updated: January 04, 2008 at 08:57 EST