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Perfect Excuse for a Kiss: Under the Mistletoe

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November 30, 2020

The presence of Mistletoe hung as part of holiday decorations provides the perfect excuse for kissing when partners find their way conveniently or deliberately underneath mistletoe’s leaves and white berries. While it seems that kissing under ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Great Purple Hairstreak, Hairstreak Butterfly, Kissing Under Mistletoe, Mistletoe, Parasite, Poisonous Plant, Purple Hairstreak, Purple Hairstreak Larva
Flowers of creeping indigo arise from the base of the leaves and are pink to salmon in color.

Creeping Indigo, A Poisonous Plant of Concern in Florida Pastures


October 19, 2015

A recent rise in suspected horse poisonings has brought new attention to creeping indigo (Indigofera spicata), a toxic plant which has reportedly been in Florida for as long as 90 years. This new 5-page fact sheet covers plant description, signs ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock
Tags: Agronomy Department, Amanda House, Brent A. Sellers, Creeping Indigo, Edward W. Jennings, Florida Pastures, Horse Poisonings, Indigofera Spicata, Jason Ferrell, Poisonous Plant, Robert MacKay

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