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kudzu plants

Five Facts: Kudzu in Florida

Feb 22, 2021

Kudzu is one of the best-known weeds in the U.S. Some consider it the poster child of invasive plants – … Continue

yellow flowers

Five Facts: Cat’s-claw vine in Florida

Apr 6, 2020

Cat’s-claw vine is a common non-native weed in Florida that usually blooms from March through June. Look for its showy … Continue

skunkvine infestation

Five Facts: Skunkvine in Florida

Sep 26, 2018

Skunkvine, Paederia foetida, is an aggressive, twining vine in the coffee family, or Rubiaceae. Plants produce multiple stems up to 35 feet … Continue

Purple flower clusters

Five Facts: Wisteria in Florida

Mar 20, 2018

Wisteria has become somewhat iconic in lush gardens in the Southeastern United States. In the spring, it’s easy to locate … Continue

large clown knifefish

Florida Invasive Species: Clown Knifefish

Feb 28, 2018

The clown knifefish, Chitala ornata, is native to Indochina, but has been found in South Florida starting in the 1990s. … Continue

Walking catfish

Five Facts: Walking catfish in Florida

Oct 26, 2017

The walking catfish (Clarias batrachus) is a species of freshwater fish native to Southeast Asia. In Florida, they grow to … Continue

Coral ardisia fruit

Five Facts: Coral ardisia in Florida

Mar 1, 2017

Scientific name: Ardisia crenata 1. It’s a beautiful troublemaker. Coral ardisia was first offered at a commercial nursery in the U.S. … Continue

Florida woods

What are Florida’s invaders?

Feb 27, 2017

Florida’s warm, wet climate makes the state a prime environment for new species to move in and thrive. And because … Continue

Air potato leaf

Five Facts: Air potatoes in Florida

Jan 5, 2017

Scientific name: Dioscorea bulbifera This vine can be found in nearly every county in Florida. 1. They’re not potatoes. Surprise, … Continue

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