The Plants of Myakka River State Park

The wide variety of habitats (ranging from wet marshes to welldrained scrubby flatwoods) throughout Myakka's 37,000 acres support a diverse and interesting flora. This list includes 743 species of native and non-native (exotic) plants and was compiled from a collection of plants made primarily over the past twenty years.

We hope this list, used with plant guides and keys such as those listed in the recommended references, will help you better know the fascinating plants of Myakka River State Park.