Named for an ugly, old boatman in Greek mythology
Aphrodite turned the boatman young and beautiful
Aphrodite turned the boatman young and beautiful
With her knowledge of cosmetology.
Location: St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park
Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phaon
https://www.flawildflowers.org/know-your-native-pollinators-phaon-crescent/
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