Tag: poisonous plants
Be aware of these common toxic plants, experts say
February 1, 2023
Weeds and invasive plants can be a nuisance to a home or business landscape, and some of them are also toxic to people or animals. A new UF/IFAS publication details some of the most common poisonous plants found in Florida residential landscapes. Ingestion ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Awareness, Gardening, Landscape, Marble, Mid-Florida Research And Education Center, Poisonous Plants, Scouting, Toxic, Toxic Plants, UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research And Education Center, Weed Science
New UF/IFAS app to ID toxic plants
December 2, 2020
Some livestock, pets and even children occasionally nibble on poisonous plants, presenting a potential pitfall to the animals and youth. Now, a new, free app designed by UF/IFAS researchers and Extension faculty helps you identify toxic plants. Not ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, SFYL Hot TopicTags: Agronomy, App, Brent Sellers, Chris Marble, Environmental Horticulture, Farms, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Identification, Landscapes, Mid-Florida Research And Education Center, Poisonous Plants, Range Cattle Research And Education Center, Sandra Wilson, Toxic Plants
Purple Hyacinth Bean – What’s Old is New
May 6, 2015
Everyone is interested in growing an easy plant that offers interest all throughout the warm season. Look no further than an old favorite, the purple hyacinth bean, Lablab purpurea. An warm season annual vine that grows easily from seeds ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureTags: Annual Vine, Annuals, Beans, Butterflies, Butterfly Gardening, Ornamental Vine, Panhandle Gardening, Poisonous Plants, Purple-flowered Vine, Vine, Vines
Plants Poisonous to Pets
August 19, 2014
Is your pet one of those that likes to nibble on or gobble down new plants in your home or landscape? If so, it would be wise to make sure that the new plants you introduce do not send you running with your pet to the vet. There are many common ... READ MORE
Category: HorticultureTags: Cats, Cattle, Dogs, General Gardening, Horses, Houseplants, Panhandle Gardening, Pets, Poisonous Plants
Poisonous Plants in Your Landscape
November 12, 2013
Guest Article for the Tallahassee Democrat November 8, 2013 By Ed Schroeder Young dogs and some breeds more than others tend to explore their environment with their mouth. They are fascinated by objects that have an odor ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & DiseaseTags: October - December 2014, Poisonous Plants
Coral ardisia – An Invasive, Potentially Toxic, Pasture and Woodland Weed
August 16, 2012
Coral ardisia (Ardisia crenata) is an invasive non-native plant, introduced into Florida in the early 1900’s for ornamental purposes. It is now found growing in hardwood hammocks and other moist woodlands of both wild and grazing lands. ... READ MORE
Category: AgricultureTags: Invasive Weeds, Panhandle Agriculture, Pasture, Poisonous Plants, Weed, Weeds