Coral Ardisia – Wild Weeds

Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Coral Ardisia Ardisia crenata Coral Ardisia is a small, upright shrub that was used extensively in the ornamental landscape industry. The dark glossy leaves and bright red berries… Read More
Posted: December 1, 2020
Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Coral Ardisia Ardisia crenata Coral Ardisia is a small, upright shrub that was used extensively in the ornamental landscape industry. The dark glossy leaves and bright red berries… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: FL, forestry, landscaping, Natural Resources, NFLAG, plants, species spotlight, Weeds, Wild Weeds
Posted: November 1, 2020
Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Privet Ligustrum sinense and Ligustrum lucidum Two types of privet are found as invasive species in Florida, Chinese Privet (L. sinense) and Glossy Privet (L. lucidum). Both privets… Read More
Posted: October 1, 2020
Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Lantana Lantana camara Lantana is a tricky plant in natural areas. There is a Florida native lantana, L. depressa, but unfortunately it is now considered endangered. Majority of lantana… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: FL, forestry, landscaping, native plants, Natural Resources, NFLAG, pasture, perennials, plants, pollinators, species spotlight, Weeds, Wild Weeds, wildflowers
Posted: September 1, 2020
Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Elderberry Sambucus nigra (subsp.) canadensis Elderberry is a Florida native tree/shrub that is often found in wet, open spaces. From spring to fall Elderberry can be distinguished by… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: FL, landscaping, native plants, Natural Resources, NFLAG, pasture, perennials, plants, species spotlight, Weeds, Wild Weeds, wildflowers
Posted: August 1, 2020
Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Dandelion Pyrrhopappus carolinianus This Florida native is a common plant found in natural areas, yards, cultivated gardens…pretty much everywhere! The dandelion is the only food source for a… Read More
Posted: July 1, 2020
Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Paper Mulberry Broussonetia papyrifera This category 2 invasive species is a tree that is used extensively in the ornamental industry. Native to Japan and Taiwan, paper mulberry was… Read More
Posted: June 1, 2020
Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Japanese Climbing Fern Lygodium japonicum Climbing Fern has underground rhizomes but can also reproducing using wind-dispersed spores. These methods of plant reproduction in combination with little environmental effects… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Farm, FL, forestry, Natural Resources, NFLAG, plants, species spotlight, Weeds, Wild Weeds
Posted: May 1, 2020
Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Skunk Vine Paederia foetida Skunkvine is a woody vine that can reach lengths upwards of 30 feet. This thornless vine gets it common name ‘skunk vine’ from the… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: FL, Natural Resources, NFLAG, species spotlight, Weeds, Wild Weeds, wildflowers
Posted: February 1, 2020
Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Thistle Cirsium sp. & others Thistles are the bane of any pasture owners existence, but they also frequently occur on roadsides, ditchbanks, and forest hiking trails. Thistles are… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Forests, Horticulture, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Farm, FL, forestry, livestock, Natural Resources, NFLAG, pasture, species spotlight, Weeds, Wild Weeds
Posted: January 7, 2020
Wild Weeds – Weed of the Month Cherokee Rose Rosa laevigata The Cherokee Rose is native to China, Taiwan, Laos, and Vietnam. It is a beautiful evergreen shrub that prefers to climb. Often you will… Read More
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: FL, forestry, landscaping, native plants, Natural Resources, NFLAG, pasture, species spotlight, Weeds, Wild Weeds, wildflowers
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