Columbine was blooming profusely among the limestone rocks along the trail bordering the Chipola River floodplain.
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This is my first look at a small flower tree called silverbell.
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These Atamasco lilies are larger versions of the rain lilies of Wakulla.
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I walked off the trail into the verdant, green floodplain swamp of the Chipola River.
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Park Ranger Robert provided a memorable cave tour.
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