This 44-acre Sanctuary is named after an endangered mint plant, Dicerandra thinicola, also known as Titusville mint. This beautiful shrub has bright purple flowers and is endemic to the Titusville area, which means it is found nowhere else in the world. The Sanctuary also protects scrub, scrubby flatwoods, and depression marshes with the hiking trail leading through the scrubby flatwoods and marsh habitats.
Size: 44 acres
Activities:
- Hiking (1-mile trail)
- Wildlife Observation
Habitats: Scrub, scrubby flatwoods, and depression marshes
Wildlife: Florida scrub-jay, gopher tortoise, eastern indigo snake
ADA Access: Advance notice needed for special accommodations
Dos & Don'ts:
- Pets, smoking, alcohol, motorized vehicles, and open carry of firearms are prohibited (Fl Stat. 790.053)
- Removal of plants, animals, archaeological, or cultural resources is prohibited
- Do not feed, disturb, or harm wildlife
- Stay on the trail for personal safety and protection of the natural environment
- Hunting is prohibited
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 Photo by Melody Hendrix |
Dicerandra Scrub Sanctuary
Titusville, FL
Photo by Melody Hendrix