Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Goldenrod Solidago L. Goldenrod is a late summer, early fall blooming plant. The spectacular show of yellow blooms along the roadways allow this plant to be easily identified, and often mistake as… Read More
Wild 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… Read More
Wild 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… Read More
Wild 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… Read More
Wild 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… Read More
Wild 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… Read More
Wild 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… Read More
Wild 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,… Read More
Wild 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,… Read More
Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month White Clover Trifolium repens White Clover is often seen as a desirable species and is a frequent feature in Florida’s natural areas. It is native to Europe but has become naturalized… Read More
