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 endemic and legally protected species that grow here.  

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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.