“These beautiful plants are part of what makes South Florida so special,” said Elise Bennett ... The Everglades bully had been a candidate for protection since 2004. The shrub is native to Miami-Dade ...

The Florida Wildlife Corridor's 18 million acres protects endangered species and the environment. But you can do your part by planting native plants.

Among the trees that visitors can see is a Mamey apple native to South America ... display gardens with 7,000 species of plants that thrive in South Florida's subtropical climate.