Florida State Symbols
Florida has a diversity of habitats that support a rich flora and fauna. Ponce DeLeon, who explored Florida in 1513 in search of the mythical “Fountain of Youth,” recognized Florida for its beauty. DeLeon claimed Florida for Spain and named this new land “Pascua de Florida,” which translates as “fe...
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The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries
2005-07-01
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| Online Access: | https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/114952 |