148. This plant engulfs other plants. It begins its life as a tiny sapling high in the host tree,
and then sends down roots that reach the soil.
A small nest is being built in the trees leading to the Bay. Can you spot it? These
birds build their nests in dead trees, often dead pines. Their nests can weigh up to
1000 pounds!
This style housing was developed by the Seminoles during the Seminole wars as
easily-built shelter. The thatched roof can last 5 years before it needs to be re-thatched!
These plants can grow in salt-water. They help keep sand and soil together (stop
erosion). Their seeds were used as floats for fishing nets by Native people.
This shellfish was eaten often by Native people in Florida. The Manatee River used
to be named after this shellfish.
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These fish were and are a popular food for humans! Native people in this area ate lots
of these fish. You can sometimes see them jumping out of the water to avoid being
eaten by predators!
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This type of tree has long, thin leaves. The leaves are edible, and they are a
great source of Vitamin C, like oranges!
This plant hangs off of other plants. It is often called an “air plant” because it
doesn’t need soil to survive. Native people in Florida used this plant as temper to
keep pottery together.
These trees are often cut down by humans, but they are the perfect place for an
osprey nest. Osprey build their nests in these types of trees because they have
more space and they can easily see predators.
These leaves lessen growth on the forest floor. They make the soil more acidic.
They create lots of flammable material for natural fires
This flower is a hardy native that can be grown anywhere in Florida. It is tolerant
to salt, so it is often grown near the coast. It can survive long periods of little rain.
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This plant’s roots were made into flour. First the root had to be rinsed many times to get
rid of toxins. The Seminole people refer to this plant as “coontie hateka” or “white flour
root”.
The fiber between the fronds of this tree can be twisted into rope and made into fabrics.
The leaves can also be used to make roofs and walls. The fruit and heart of the plant is
edible.
This plant has large, round leaves. It can grow in and around salt-water and sandy
areas. The fruit of this plant is edible and was often harvested by Native people.
This plant produces yummy red berries. Before they are ripe, the berries are white or
light green. The red variety is native to Florida.
Native people created these objects to store water, seeds, and food. They used these
objects to serve meals and celebrate important events. We often find pieces of these
objects in the archaeological record.
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