The Everglades Rocklands have soils composed of decayed leaves and broken down coral rock over ancient coral. The soil is acidic due to the organic matter, even though the coral rock is alkaline calcium.
This habitat is dominated by fire adapted Dade County Pine and numerous species of shrubs, ferns, wildflowers and grasses. Without fire, this would progress into a subtropical hammock composed of Gumbo Limbo, Mastic, Wild Tamarind and others.
Different species flower and seed throughout the year with the most colorful times during the summer rainy season and fall season of flowering and seeding grasses. The Lopsided Indiangrass shown in this picture flowers in September which is a great time to see other grasses and wildflowers blooming and seeding as well.