Alachua County Invasive Plant Map

About Alachua County

Alachua County is located in north-central Florida and is home to diverse wetland ecosystems and plant species. The county encompasses approximately 1,400 square miles and includes the city of Gainesville.

  • • Area: ~1,400 square miles
  • • County Seat: Gainesville
  • • Population: ~280,000
  • • Key Wetlands: Paynes Prairie, Newnans Lake

Native Plants

Alachua County is rich in native plant species adapted to its subtropical climate and wetland environments.

  • • Sawgrass
  • • Bald Cypress
  • • Water Lilies
  • • Pickerelweed