05/29/2025
Return to Myakka State Forest: After visiting multiple populations of Drosera, Utricularia, and Pinguicula within the state forest here in Florida, it would seem as though these populations are Fall/Winter growing annuals. I have visited the same populations in May/June and December and seen very drastic changes. The sand has dried dramatically and precipitation is sparse. Since I’m not able to monitor year round I’m not sure how this population persists but I’m guessing either by seed that sits through the dry season and/or populations exist closer to the river that repopulate the outer ranges. I’m fairly confident that it’s the lack of water and not a photoperiod/temperature trigger causing this. This annual behavior is pretty well documented online but has been interesting to observe!
