The lyreleaf sage, a familiar companion at the entrance to the woods last week, is conspicuously absent now. Its blossoms, which graced the path with their fleeting charm, are gone.
While the trees are gradually donning their vibrant green attire, the ground still tells a different story. It remains a mosaic of brown, blanketed with the brittle remnants of dried grass and leaves. Against this muted canvas, the orange milkwort flowers rise in their vivid beauty, adorning the light brown ground with striking shades of color that dance amidst the hay-like covering.
The dry spell has left the ground parched. The swamps have dried up, leaving behind patches of open earth. In these exposed spaces, the hedgehyssop has found its moment to flourish, adding delicate splashes of life. Amid these blooms, my attention was caught by a plant species I had overlooked last year—the unassuming yet intriguing brookweed, standing as a quiet revelation in this arid scene.
This page, currently under construction, shows the plants mentioned, including the sticky hedgehyssop, seaside brookweed, orange milkwort, lyreleaf sage, and others that add life and color to the ever-changing Florida landscape.