Sanibel Island, FL Dec. 18, 2009 I found this plant blooming in a wetland in the Bailey Tract, part of the Ding Darling refuge on Sanibel Island. The species name means "2-flowered".
Corkscrew Swamp, FL Dec. 16, 2009 This was a fairly common wildflower in southern Florida.
Sanibel Island, FL Dec. 18, 2009 This non-native plant grows wild in southern Florida. It is often planted as an ornamental in gardens.