This mossy-looking Florida native plant is closer genetically related to pineapples than moss.

What is Tillandsia usneoides/Spanish moss?
This long and slender Florida native found in brackish water is a popular sport fish but is unappealing to eat.
What is Elops saurus/Ladyfish?
This Florida native is not a palm but a cycad.
What is Zamia integrifolia/Coontie palm?
This Florida native shares a name with a fish that hides in these plants to ambush its prey.![]()
What is Pontederia cordata/Pickerelweed?
This Florida native orchid is named after the city of Tampa.

What is Encyclia tampensis/Tampa butterfly orchid?
This small and patriotic Florida native is named after the pattern on its body.

What is Jordanella floridae/Flagfish?
This Florida native is a carnivorous plant that grows partially submerged in water to catch insects and tadpoles.

What is Sarracenia psittacina/parrot pitcherplant?