Places › Cities › Orlando › Plants

Plants of Orlando, FL

The plants most often spotted near Orlando, ranked by recent research-grade observations.

57,733
recent observations
50
species listed
50
plants

Naturalists have logged 57,733 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species near Orlando. The most frequently seen is the White Beggarticks, with 5,389 recorded sightings.

Most-observed plants near Orlando

White Beggarticks
Bidens alba
5,389 observations · iNaturalist
American Beautyberry
Callicarpa americana
3,247 observations
Spanish Moss
Tillandsia usneoides
2,862 observations
Saw Palmetto
Serenoa repens
1,982 observations
Longleaf Pine
Pinus palustris
1,782 observations
Muscadine
Vitis rotundifolia
1,570 observations · iNaturalist
Lanceleaf Arrowhead
Sagittaria lancifolia
1,547 observations · iNaturalist
Caesar Weed
Urena lobata
1,507 observations · iNaturalist
Resurrection Fern
Pleopeltis michauxiana
1,398 observations · iNaturalist
Cabbage Palmetto
Sabal palmetto
1,395 observations
Firewheel
Gaillardia pulchella
1,365 observations
Coastalplain Chaffhead
Carphephorus corymbosus
1,340 observations · iNaturalist
American Black Elderberry
Sambucus canadensis
1,245 observations
Pickerelweed
Pontederia cordata
1,180 observations
Ballmoss
Tillandsia recurvata
1,128 observations · iNaturalist
Virginia Creeper
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
1,098 observations
Fetterbush Lyonia
Lyonia lucida
1,064 observations · iNaturalist
Bitter Melon
Momordica charantia
1,059 observations · iNaturalist
Turkey Tangle Frogfruit
Phyla nodiflora
1,031 observations · iNaturalist
Largeflower Mexican Clover
Richardia grandiflora
998 observations · iNaturalist
Tarflower
Bejaria racemosa
961 observations · iNaturalist
Blackroot
Pterocaulon pycnostachyum
938 observations · iNaturalist
Southern Magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora
931 observations
Netted Pawpaw
Asimina reticulata
922 observations · iNaturalist
Red Maple
Acer rubrum
917 observations
Dahoon Holly
Ilex cassine
903 observations
Common Bracken
Pteridium aquilinum
892 observations
Baldcypress
Taxodium distichum
877 observations
Lilac Tasselflower
Emilia sonchifolia
869 observations · iNaturalist
Florida Pricklypear
Opuntia austrina
863 observations · iNaturalist
Firebush
Hamelia patens
841 observations · iNaturalist
Hooded Pitcher Plant
Sarracenia minor
837 observations · iNaturalist
Gallberry
Ilex glabra
833 observations
Fourpetal St. Johnswort
Hypericum tetrapetalum
831 observations · iNaturalist
Yellow Bachelor's Button
Senega rugelii
820 observations · iNaturalist
American Sweetgum
Liquidambar styraciflua
805 observations
Oakleaf Fleabane
Erigeron quercifolius
787 observations · iNaturalist
Coralberry
Ardisia crenata
749 observations · iNaturalist
Brazilian Pepper
Schinus terebinthifolia
733 observations · iNaturalist
Shining Sumac
Rhus copallinum
712 observations
Spatterdock
Nuphar advena
683 observations
Trailing Daisy
Sphagneticola trilobata
682 observations · iNaturalist
Pink Sundew
Drosera capillaris
669 observations · iNaturalist
Rose Rush
Lygodesmia aphylla
666 observations · iNaturalist
American White Waterlily
Nymphaea odorata
653 observations
Florida Pennyroyal
Piloblephis rigida
641 observations · iNaturalist
Buttonbush
Cephalanthus occidentalis
639 observations
Eastern Coral Bean
Erythrina herbacea
636 observations · iNaturalist
Dogfennel
Eupatorium capillifolium
632 observations · iNaturalist
Lyreleaf Sage
Salvia lyrata
624 observations

Built from recent research-grade iNaturalist observations. Identifications are community-sourced and may occasionally be wrong, and the ranking reflects where people record and photograph wildlife, so a species seen often here is not necessarily rare elsewhere. Some plants and animals are only out in certain seasons. Treat this as a lively snapshot of what people are finding, not a formal checklist.

Plants in nearby places

Out spotting plants near Orlando?

Take Huck with you. Identify any plant you find in seconds and build your collection.

Get Huck

Love plants? Get Huck field notes

Spotting tips, new species, and the best of what people are finding in the wild - straight to your inbox.

By subscribing you agree to receive Huck emails. No spam, unsubscribe anytime. See our Privacy Policy.