Wild Weeds - Weed of the Month Showy Crotalaria Crotalaria spectabilis Showy Crotalaria is a part of a large genus of plants (Crotalaria sp.) that have a lot of similar features. Luckily, Showy Crotalaria is often easily identified due to ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, TurfWild Weeds - Weed of the Month Rattlebox Sesbania punicea Rattlebox, also known as purple sesban or spanish gold, is a part of the larger Sesbania family. Many sesbanias have similar appearances and characteristics which can make them hard ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, TurfWild Weeds - Weed of the Month Common Ragweed Ambrosia artemisiifolia Common Ragweed is a bit of an undercover nuisance, wreaking havoc on allergy sufferers in the fall. It flowers and pollen are small, and the rather inconspicuous plant, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionWild Weeds - Weed of the Month Virginia Creeper Parthenocissus quinquefolia .Virginia Creeper is a vine found in rural and urban areas, climbing up trees, light poles, fences and more. It ranges from a dark brown/purple to green in the spring/summer, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionWild Weeds - Weed of the Month Morning-Glories Ipomea sp. There are about 25 types of Morning-Glories found in Florida, some native and some not. Morning-glories come in a variety of colors, from purple, pink, blue, red, white and more. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionWild Weeds - Weed of the Month American Pokeweed Phytolacca americana This month our featured wild weed is a bit famous, some may remember the song Poke Salad Annie by Tony White. Often seen from the roadside due to the bright red coloring ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionWild Weeds - Weed of the Month Mimosa Tree Albizia julibrissin Mimosa Trees are an invasive species in Florida, originating from China. The plant was introduced as an ornamental for homes and gardens but has since escaped into the natural ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionWild Weeds - Weed of the Month Yellow Jessamine Gelsemium sempervirens Yellow Jessamine, also called Carolina Jasmine, is a Florida native but will only catch your eye for a short period. The vine is often found trailing through the trees ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionWild Weeds - Weed of the Month Chinese Tallow Triadica sebifera Chinese Tallow are an extremely invasive tree in Florida, and are actually regulated on the State Noxious Weed list. This means the plants are illegal to posses, plant, transport, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionWild Weeds - Weed of the Month American Beautyberry Callicarpa americana .This large bush makes a statement all year round, particularly during the fall when its berries are beginning to ripen. The bush is often 3-5 feet tall, and as big ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, Natural Resources, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension