St. John's Wart MRSP Traditional Cache

St. John's-wort (Hypericum brachyphyllum) occurs statewide on stream banks, pond margins, and wet savannas and pine flatwoods. It is a Southeastern species that occurs only in the Deep South. It is an erect perennial evergreen shrub that reaches a mature height of about 4 feet. Florida is home to 31 separate species of St. John's-worts and they can be difficult sometimes for the average person to differentiate.

Just off of the Florida Trail. No bikes are allowed on this trail. Heavy tree cover may affect the coordinates in some places. Not much shade on some of the trails. Be sure to bring plenty of water. You may get wet feet and bug spray is recommended depending on the season.

Myakka River State Park is one of Florida's oldest and largest state parks. The scenic Myakka River flows through 57 square miles of wetlands, prairies and woodlands. The park is popular for hiking, fishing, camping, and wildlife observation.

As of January 2015, the Park Entrance Fees are as follows:
• Vehicle (2-8 People):$6.00
• Vehicle (1 person): $4.00
• Extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass: $2.00
• Motorcycle: $4.00
• Pedestrians & bicyclists: $2.00

Placed with permission of Assistant Park Manager Jill Parnell