September 14, 2020

This is known as Pickerelweed

It's found on the banks of ponds and ditches

It is well loved by butterflies and other bugs

As well as duckies, reptiles and fishes.

Location: Fellsmere, St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park

Sources:  https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/pickerel-weed.html

Photo and text © 2020 Dee Fairbanks Simpson