UF IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants
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The UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants is a research, teaching and extension unit focused on management of aquatic and natural area weed species.
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http://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/ 10-04-2018 18:48:16
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Roundpod St. John's wort (Hypericum cistifolium) is a #FloridaNative with opposite, needle-like leaves and bright yellow flowers with five petals. For more information, visit Florida Native Plant Society. Photo by © Jessica via iNaturalist.
Lizard's Tail (Saururus cernuus) is a #FloridaNative with a bottlebrush spike of white flowers and leaves that can be arrowhead-shaped or heart-shaped, are on stalks, and are alternate on the stem. For more information, visit Florida Native Plant Society
Today is the International Day for Biological Diversity! Listen to this short clip to see how biodiversity is beneficial when surrounded with invasive plants. Listen to the full episode of Working in the Weeds S1E3 Florida's Lakes and Landscapes for more podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ufifa…
Learn more about "What's Happening on my Lake?" and other ways FWC is harnessing technology on the latest episode!🚤 Listen to the Working in the Weeds podcast on all major platforms or on our podcast webpage. podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ufifa… #FloridaLakes #UFIFAS #WITW #WorkingInTheWeeds
Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) is a #FloridaNative often confused with Poison Ivy. Although they grow under similar conditions, Virginia Creeper has five leaflets, whereas Poison Ivy has three! For more information, visit Florida Native Plant Society
Happy #FieldDayFriday from our neighboring Trumpet Vine (Campsis radicals). Trumpet Vine is a #FloridaNative currently in bloom from spring to summer! For more information, visit Florida Native Plant Society
Swamp Chestnut Oak (Quercus michauxii) is a #FloridaNative long-lived perennial you may usually see planted next to streets! For more information, visit Florida Native Plant Society