Swamp Azaleas & Orchids at Seminole Ranch

[frank]

We did an early morning hike at Seminole Ranch today and found some beautiful Swamp Azaleas (Rhododendron viscosum) and Florida Butterfly Orchids (Encyclia tampensis)

[Tim Abbott]

Thanks Frank. Both unique flowers. Really nice composition in 2nd encyclia.

[frank]

Thanks Tim. While kayaking the Sebastian River and Turkey Creek we have seen many oak trees with large sprays of Butterfly orchids. It does appear that the orchid blossoms are beginning to peak and soon will be gone until next Spring.