Although Selby Gardens features many exotic plant species, one of its most magnificent attractions is based around three species of mangroves native to South Florida. The Steinwachs Family Foundation Mangrove Walkway makes it easy to examine the intricate stem and root systems of the red, black and white mangroves – three distinct plant families genera that adapted differently to the challenges of living along the shoreline. But don’t spend all of your time looking down towards the water, or you’ll miss breathtaking views of Sarasota Bay, Bird Key and downtown Sarasota.
Marie Selby
Botanical Gardens