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Florence, Oregon: Carnivorous Plants

The Cobra Lilly grows only in this part of the world. Visible from a special parking lot and walkway. Don't lean too close with your camera...

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Carnivorous Lilies

About 4 miles north of Florence, Oregon, is the Darlingtonia Waystation. Darlingtonia are cobra lilies, a carnivorous plant that rather resembles a cobra. They are indigenous to the area, and this bed was saved when the pacific coast highway was put in. There are wooden walkways, picnic tables and helpful signs. It isn't quite manmade, but without the boardwalk, it'd be pretty messy taking a looksee. A little creepiness in an idyllic setting.

[Marthaguag, 07/10/1997]

Carnivorous Plants

Darlingtonia State Wayside Park

Address:
Mercer Lake Rd, Florence, OR
Directions:
Hwy 101 North of Florence, OR. One block off of the main road on Mercer Lake Rd. to Darlingtonia State Wayside Park on the right.
Admission:
Free.
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Exploding Whale ParkExploding Whale Park, Florence, OR - 5 mi.
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