The Florida Department of Transportation has set aside $155,002 for researchers to plant and monitor thousands of milkweeds along roads in North Florida, and Duke Energy Florida will distribute ...

The state of Florida is celebrated for its biodiversity, ranking sixth in the United States in total number of vascular plant species. Most of its rare plants are protected from human impact by ...

Myakka River State Park teems with unique wildlife and ample outdoor activities.When most people think of the Sarasota, ...

Spring is on the way, which means wildflowers are starting to bloom on the County’s road right-of-way, thanks to the Wildflower Program maintained by the Alachua County Public Works Department.

"Florida snow" is a perennial wildflower or what some might call a weed. It can be white, pink or pale lilac and resembles snow in large quantities.

We have used the Florida Wildflower Foundation’s wildflower map to help us seek out these natural treasures.

As the coontie palm becomes more popular in Florida, the rare Atala butterfly species – which was once believed to be extinct – is growing again in the Sunshine State.

Along Florida’s Turnpike, the Florida Highway Patrol has noticed increased drivers stopping to frolic in the state’s wildflower gardens.

Atala butterflies were believed to be extinct from 1937 until some specimens were found in 1959, according to the Florida Wildflower Association website.

Florida Wildflower & Garden Festival Downtown DeLand will host the 18th annual Florida Wildflower & Garden Festival this year. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

We have used the Florida Wildflower Foundation’s wildflower map to help us seek out these natural treasures.