Natural Communities
South Florida Water Management District
Teucrium canadense, common names include Canada germander
and wild basil
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In geologic terms, the Everglades is young, only having formed
within the last 5000 years. Rich black soil began forming and
accumulating wherever sawgrass became the dominant vegetation.
The black color is from charcoal from frequent lightning-caused
fires. Sawgrass marsh is by far the most prevalent natural community
on Rotenberger. Drainage and droughts have affected portions of
the area. In the northwest corner, muck soils have been oxidized
or burned to the limestone substrate.
