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Exploring Florida’s Botanical Wonders is a travel guide to the floral beauty of the one state best known for its flowers, Florida.

From Appalachian-style ravines filled with columbine and trillium to tropical forests with colorful orchids and poisonous trees, Florida offers an unparalleled diversity of botanical beauty in its two time zones. This book is your guide to finding ancient trees, unique flora – especially pitcher plants and tropical forests – wildflower walks, and our many public gardens, including both historic gardens and  some of the world’s top botanical gardens.

Sandra with pitcher plants

Hi, I’m Sandra Friend, author of 23 non-fiction books on a variety of outdoor,  travel,  natural science, and history topics. This is my newest book, and I look forward to sharing information about it and photos of the botanical beauty of Florida with you.