October 23, 2018

Location: Malabar, Malabar Scrub

This is Yellow Milkwort.
Florida's the only place that it grows.
Its seeds are spread by ants who eat the "food body",
And then the seeds, in a heap, are disposed.

Sources: Wild South Florida - Yellow Milkwort  (This is a very interesting article, read to find out what a food body is!)

Photo and text © 2018 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

April 11, 2018

Location: St, Lucie, Savannas Preserve State Park

This is Polygala Nana
Commonly called Bachelor Button or Candyroot.
It produces showy yellow flowers,
And is small but incredibly cute.

Sources: Ladybird Johnson Wildflorwer Center - Polygala Nana

Photo and text © 2018 Dee Fairbanks Simpson