Tag: weed identification

Halloween with a Horticultural Twist: Spider Mites and Poison Ivy

by Stella Canfield
October 31, 2024

Halloween is a time for ghosts, ghouls and goblins, but the real fright might be lurking right under your nose. From destructive pests to dangerous weeds, these formidable foes can transform your greenery into a gruesome graveyard. Fangs ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS
Tags: Chris Marble, Entomology, Halloween, Herbicide, Horticulture, Lance Osborne, Landscape Weeds, Pests, Poison Ivy, Spider Mites, Weed Identification, Weeds

Plant Pest Species Spotlight: Bidens alba

by Caroline Warwick
October 7, 2021

Bidens alba, or Spanish needle, is a native Florida landscape weed. A pollinator favorite, this native species serves a vital role in providing pollen and nectar for Florida wildlife, and is fine in natural areas. More information on Spanish ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Bidens Alba, Chris Marble, Marble, Spanish Needle, Weed Identification, Weed Science, Weeds

Plant Pest Species Spotlight: Euphorbia maculata

by Caroline Warwick
October 5, 2021

Euphorbia maculata, or spotted sandmat, is a native landscape weed of the Southeastern United States. This plant pest is toxic to livestock and is a major agricultural plant pest. Be sure to remove this plant from the landscape, commercial ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Chris Marble, Euphorbia Maculata, Marble, Weed, Weed Identification, Weed Science, Weeds

Plant Pest Species Spotlight: Pyrrhopappus carolinianus

by Caroline Warwick
September 30, 2021

Pyrrhopappus carolinanus, or false dandelion, is commonly seen throughout the southeast on roadsides, in pastureland and natural areas. Be sure to wear gloves when removing this plant pest as false dandelion stems emit a milky liquid when broken. More ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Chris Marble, Florida Weeds, Marble, Pyrrhopappus Carolinianus, Weed Identification, Weed Science

Plant Pest Species Spotlight: Portulaca pilosa

by Caroline Warwick
September 28, 2021

Portulaca pilosa, or pink purslane, is a wildflower native to Florida. This species is a member of the succulent family and forms thick mats covering the ground. This plant is toxic to pets and horses, so be sure to remove it if you find ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Chris Marble, Landscape Weed, Marble, Pink Purslane, Pink Weed, Portulaca Pilosa, Weed Identification, Weed Science

Identify weeds fast with new online tool

by Tory Moore
August 9, 2021

Florida weeds run aplenty, especially in the summer. Getting rid of weeds starts with proper identification, and UF/IFAS experts developed an online tool that organizes weeds by flower color for fast identification. The tool helps identify ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: Herbicide, Landscape, Landscapes, Weed, Weed Control, Weed Identification, Weed Science, Weeds

Weed of the Week: Praxelis clematidea

by Caroline Warwick
January 20, 2021

Welcome to Weed Science Wednesday, a weekly post about weed's found in Florida's landscapes, production nurseries, and natural areas. This week's weed of the week is Praxelis clematidea. Praxelis clematidea is an annual short-lived perennial ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: Chris Marble, Marble, Praxelis Clematidea, Weed Identification, Weed Management, Weed Science, Yuvraj Khamare

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