Bloodroot Traditional Cache

Bloodroot is a member of the poppy family. It has solitary lobed leaves and a white solitary flower with 8 or more petals terminating on a leafless stalk. It flowers from late winter to early spring. It can be found in slope forest, upland hardwood forest, and hammocks of the eastern and central panhandle. Native Americans repelled insects, treated warts and made war paint and dyes from the sap.

Just off of a hiking trail. 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 October 2016, the Park Entrance Fees are as follows:

• $6.00 per vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle
• $4.00 Single Occupant Vehicle.
• $2.00 Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass.
• $60.00 Bus Tour Fee (30+ people).
• $2.00 per person, Bus Tour Fee (less than 30 people). 

Placed with permission of Park Manager Steve Giguere