Florida Butterfly Orchid Traditional Cache

Florida Butterfly Orchid is a member of the orchid family. It is an epiphytic perennial with long 12 in. leaves. Its flower petals are greenish yellow. The protruding center of the flower is white with reddish purple streaks. It flowers from spring to summer and are found in mesic hammocks, hardwood swamps and mangrove swamps.

Just off of a hiking/biking 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