Propagule is the name given to the "live" young of mangroves. These reproductive structures are ready to go and do not have the dormancy that we associate with the seeds of "regular" plants. This lack of dormancy Is thought to…
Propagules
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Great Grapes
Wildlife loves muscadine grapes (Vitis rotundifolia). This high climbing, woody vine is native to the southeastern U.S. to Texas. Its species name rotundifolia refers to the round shape of its leaves. Its climbs via tendrils and in hammocks grows up…
Throwback Thursday: 2008 & 2017
Jungle Trail Conservation Area was its original name. It's current name is Captain Forster Preserve. Captain Forster owned land that he farmed in the vicinity but not this property. The photo above was taken on 3-28-2008 in the midst of…
Weeds of Wednesday?: Beggarticks
You will find this native dime-sized daisy growing along roadsides, in ruderal areas, and in your own yard. Beggarticks, Spanish needles, and monkey's lice are among the many common names for Bidens alba. It hitch-hikes around admirably ... The nectar…
Enjoy the Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area 