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South Florida Plants: Getting Started

This guide identifies reference works, other library resources, key classic books and major Internet sites for south Florida flora.

General Information

South Florida is home to a wide variety of plant life.  This guide will highlight some resources available from NSU Libraries on this subject, including booksejournals, online databases, websites, and more.

State Wildflower

 


The coreopsis

The Coreopsis (Coreopsis sp.), the official state wildflower of Florida.

Photo Credit: Florida Department of State (Florida Facts, Florida State Symbols, State Wildflower)

State Flower

 


The orange blossom

The Orange Blossom (Citrus sinensis), the official state flower of Florida.

Photo Credit: Florida Department of State (Florida Facts, Florida State Symbols, State Flower)

State Tree

 


The sabal palm

The Sabal Palm (Sabal palmetto), the official state tree of Florida.

Photo Credit: Florida Department of State (Florida Facts, Florida State Symbols, State Tree)

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