QUIZ: How Much Do You Know About Florida, The Sunshine State?

What is the name of the trees, found in Florida’s coastal ecosystems, that thrives in salty environments?

Retry Correct Incorrect These shrubs or small trees have evolved to thrive in brackish, salty water — something that Florida has in abundance. Their thick roots knot together and help protect vulnerable wetlands from erosion.

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What is the name of the trees, found in Florida’s coastal ecosystems, that thrives in salty environments?

• Mangrove
• Mountain pine
• Eastern red cedar
• Southern magnolia