Kudzu is one of the best-known weeds in the U.S. Some consider it the poster child of invasive plants – … Continue
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, Paederia foetida, is an aggressive, twining vine in the coffee family, or Rubiaceae. Plants produce multiple stems up to 35 feet … Continue
Wisteria has become somewhat iconic in lush gardens in the Southeastern United States. In the spring, it’s easy to locate … Continue
The clown knifefish, Chitala ornata, is native to Indochina, but has been found in South Florida starting in the 1990s. … Continue
The walking catfish (Clarias batrachus) is a species of freshwater fish native to Southeast Asia. In Florida, they grow to … Continue
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’s warm, wet climate makes the state a prime environment for new species to move in and thrive. And because … Continue
Scientific name: Dioscorea bulbifera This vine can be found in nearly every county in Florida. 1. They’re not potatoes. Surprise, … Continue