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Category Archives: Plants
NISAW 2016 – Chinese Tallow Tree
Benjamin Franklin has been blamed for introducing the invasive Chinese Tallow tree to the Southeast when he mailed seeds to a planter after one of his trips to London in the late 1700’s. However, recent DNA work has traced the … Continue reading
NISAW 2016 – Coral Ardisia, A Pretty Problem
Coral Ardisia (Ardisia crenata) Coral ardisia is also known as coral berry, spice berry, and scratchthroat. It was introduced into Florida in the early 1900’s for ornamental purposes. In the ensuing years it has since escaped cultivation and become … Continue reading
Posted in Invasive Species, Invasives, Land Management, Plants
Tagged NISAW, NISAW2016
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Arbor Day in Florida
The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second best time is for Arbor Day. Florida recognizes the event on the third Friday in January, but planting any time before spring will establish a tree quickly. … Continue reading
Posted in Environmental Education, Gardening, Horticultural, Plants
Tagged Arbor Day, Trees
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Palmetto Weevils, Arrgh!
Anyone who has had a treasured palm tree annihilated by palmetto weevils (Rhynchophorus cruentatus) knows the pain of losing a long-lived tree from the home landscape. These large, native weevils are adept at working unnoticed inside a palm to the … Continue reading
Posted in Environmental Education, Horticultural, Plants
Tagged Insects, palms, weevils
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Dodder: Vampire Plant or Nature’s Own Genetic Modification Organism?
Vampires of all types and genetic modifications are hot topics these days, and a common, but uncommon looking and acting Florida weed may have combined the two subjects. Dodder, a native invasive, parasitic plant, reproduces by seed but does not have … Continue reading
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Tagged Dodder, invasive, parasite
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Springtime is “Just Right” for Using Aquatic Herbicides
Similar to Goldilocks’ porridge, water temperature doesn’t need to be too hot or too cold, it needs to be just right for using aquatic herbicides (70o – 80o F). Here in Florida, these optimum water temperatures occur in the spring. Water … Continue reading
Resurrection Ferns: Hardy Native Air Plants
One of the wonderful features of spring is the return of green to the branches of many trees in north Florida. Cypress, poplar, cherry and many others have been defoliated by the cool season which is now retreating. Buds are … Continue reading
Invasive Species of the Day: Cogongrass and Tawny Crazy Ant
Cogongrass (Imperata Cylindrica): Cogongrass is one of the 10 worst weeds in the world. This grass is an aggressive grower and forms colonies causing loss of productive forest areas, severe degradation of habitat, and economic issues. Since its introduction in … Continue reading
Posted in Environmental Education, Invasives, Land Management, Plants, Sustainable Living, Timber
Tagged cogongrass, crazy ant, invasive, invasive control, Invasive of the Day, IPM, NISAW2015, Tawny
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Invasive Species of the Day: Cuban Tree Frog and Hydrilla
Cuban Treefrog (Osteopilus septentrionalis): The Cuban Treefrog: was introduced into Florida as a stowaway on vehicles and plants in the 1920’s. As of 2013, breeding populations have been recorded as far north as Georgia. Cuban Treefrogs have larger toepads and … Continue reading
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