A.R.M .Loxahatchee
National Wildlife Refuge
Florida
Nature Pictures
South Florida Nature Trails
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The Cypress Swamp Boardwalk
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All the Cypress Trees were covered with air plants, bromeliads, and spanish moss. The trees are estimated to be over 65 years old!
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| Here is a closer look at the air plants on the trees. The Quill Leaf is a relative of the pineapple plant. Epiphytes like these live on trees but do not harm the trees. They get nourishment from rain water and the moisture in the air.
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Spanish Moss covered almost every tree in the trail ! This airplant has no roots and absorbs nutrients through its' scales.
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