Carolina willow, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*. This plant is also known as the coastal plain willow. Fun fact: fire will turn it from a tree to a shrub
In the shade of the moneky flower tree, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*. This tree is the monkey flower, also called guacamayo. I wonder how that relates to guacamole? Wish I knew some Spanish! While peering through the branches, twice I spied me a flash of silver "wings" – yes, fish can fly on the Caloosahatchee! Barnebydendron riedelii, Central and South America