Aboriginal peoples are said to have used the very sharp & pointed tips of Spanish bayonet (Yucca aloifolia) as needles. Fibrous material from this plant was used to make ropes, baskets and mats. Diane LaRue (Class of 2012) pointed out…
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Late for its Deciduous Date
This young, blushing shiny sumac (Rhus copallinaum) was photographed in the scrubby pine flatwoods at Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area (on the north side of Oslo Road) surprisingly on January 31, 2015. Shiny sumac is supposed to be deciduous and provides…
Tiny Soldier in your lawn?
Ken Gonyo (Class of 2012) sent this picture of a tiny, easily overlooked orchid growing in the upland set aside area along Olso Road at the Audubon House -- and identified it as lawn orchid (Zeuxine strateumatica). Also known as…
“Good” Graffiti
On the mosquito control dike at the Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area is an educational kiosk that also provides a bit of shade. It was the victim of vandalism and not-so-nice graffiti. Indian River Mosquito Control District rebuilt the kiosk, and…
Enjoy the Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area 