Kehl Canal

This location point is off the orange trail but is a must-see because you get to glance at the Kehl Canal. The water is clear and it is just a beautiful view to enjoy and walk along the canal. In the picture, you can notice sawgrass marshes.

Do you know what is sawgrass marshes?

The sawgrass is a wetland plant that belongs to the genus Cladium jamaicense, it has a grasslike appearance but it's actually a member of the sedge family. Sawgrass is named for the sharp-toothed on the leaf margin and they can grow to a height of 9 feet (2.7 m) tall [1].

Sawgrass has adapted to this type of environment, it can withstand long periods of inundation and also droughts and periodic fire. Sawgrass leaves are not used as food for local wildlife, however, the seeds are eaten by several birds. Sawgrass is the most common plant in wetlands, providing wildlife species habitat, water filtration, and soil erosion prevention. It fosters plenty of life, including snails, fishes eggs, turtles, and frogs, and even alligators who often nest in these areas. [2]

Source:

[1] https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/southflorida/habitats/freshwater-marshes/sawgrass-marshes/

[2] https://sciencing.com/sawgrass-5382252.html