Rayless Sunflower Traditional Cache

The scrubjay crew is bringing flowers for a spring fling - remember that some flowers will be easy to find and others may require a search.

Native to Florida, the Rayless sunflower is different from the other 20 varieties of sunflowers that grow in the state in that it doesn’t have any flower petals. This species of sunflower grows throughout the state in wet flatwoods where it towers above the native grasses. The plant grows to be about 3 feet tall and is distinguished from other sunflowers by a slender stem with what looks like a purplish-brown-colored cone on top. Found growing only in the southeasterly states of the U.S. in open pine forests where the soil is well drained, the Rayless sunflower blooms in the summer.

Placement of this geocache has been approved by Rob Rossmanith, Park Biologist. Please remember, all wheels off the paved road when parking. Do not block any gates or trailheads, and follow the posted speed limits.