Warm temps have returned, and I took a walk in an area I had not seen before. You can tell there is a slight drought, as the cypress knees were often visible along the trail, instead of in water. The trail ran between a swamp and a marsh, and many of the trees played host to epiphytes, like the one on the left. Unlike parasites, they are only supported by the host, and live on moisture and dust from the air. We have air plants in our trees here, but you have to get into these wild areas to see orchids and bromeliads. I would love to see them in bloom. West of Miami is an area called the Fahkahatchie Strand, where they supposedly abound, and it is on my list!
Shortest day of the year today.......that means tomorrow spring is on the way!
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