Tag Archives: Invasive Species of the day

NISAW 2016 – Tropical Soda Apple

Posted on February 25, 2016 by John

Florida ranchers know Tropical Soda Apple (TSA) as the “Plant from Hell”. It was first noticed in south Florida, but its seeds survive in the digestive tract of animals and it spread north through the movement of hay and cattle. … Continue reading →

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NISAW 2016 – An Update on the Lionfish Situation in the Panhandle

Posted on February 21, 2016 by John

Lionfish (Pterois volitans):   An Update on the Lionfish Situation in the Panhandle In the past couple of years, we have posted articles about the lionfish during NISAW week.  A question we hear more now is – “how is lionfish … Continue reading →

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Invasive Species of the Day: Cuban Tree Frog and Hydrilla

Posted on February 28, 2015 by John

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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Invasive Species of the Day: Tiger Prawn and Climbing Ferns

Posted on February 27, 2015 by John

Giant Tiger Prawn (Penaeus monodon): Giant Tiger Prawn: This large shrimp, also known as the Asian Tiger Shrimp and the Black Tiger Shrimp, can reach lengths between 8-12 inches.  It resembles are native edible penaeid shrimp but differs in that it … Continue reading →

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Invasive Species of the Day (February 25): Coral Ardisia and Wild Hogs

Posted on February 26, 2015 by John

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 it escaped cultivation and has … Continue reading →

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Invasive Species of the Day Series (March 7th): Chinaberry & Water Lettuce

Posted on March 7, 2013 by John

National Invasive Species Awareness Week: March 3rd – March 8th March 7th: Chinaberry (Melia azedarach) & Water Lettuce (Pistia stratiotes): Chinaberry: The Chinaberry tree has been around so long, you’d think it was a native instead of an invasive exotic … Continue reading →

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