My name is Loret and I am not a botanist, just a native plant enthusiast located in a rural section of Central Florida. I am a member of the Pine Lily Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society.
This blog is not all inclusive. It is designed to show the various species that reside on a single acre in East Osceola County, FL. All photos are taken of species in my garden within one day to two weeks of posting, thus the quality of the photo is not always top notch, but is an actual depiction of the flower as it blooms at the time of the current season.
Most are naturally occuring, but some have been added, purchased from a local Native Plant Nursery or shared with fellow FNPS members.
I use the Institute for Systematic Botany’s “Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants” as the authority to determine scientific and common names, as well as nativity of the plants to the State of Florida.
While hopefully I have determined the proper species, comments and corrections are always encouraged and appreciated.
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Hi, Loret,,
I just discovered your site and I am pleased to meet a kindred native plant lover. On my time off work due to COVID, I began photographing and researching the plants on my northern Osceola County property. I will be returning to your site often to see what you have found.
Sorry to hear the reason you are off from work but glad to hear that you are making wonderful use of your time. One of my favorite sayings is “Lose yourself in nature and find peace”. I have found native plants and the critters they attract to be a wonderful retirement hobby. Thanks for stopping by.
Thanks so much for this wonderful site. I am sharing it in my group on facebook.. “Native Florida Plants”. I credit you, of course each time. Your site is just awesome, with all the information and photos.. Thanks so much..
What a find!! I love your site! I am always looking for the name of a flower I have recently photographed, If I use your site to identify one I will be sure to give you credit 🙂
Hi Loret,
if you ever need photographs or other source material for Florida native orchids and their bloom times from my web site, I would be happy to provide them for you. My website is http://www.flnativeorchids.com.