Marsh pink is one the common names of Sabatia stellaris, one of the wonderful wildflowers that we saw today at Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge on a walk led by Ken Gonyo.…
Marvelous Marsh Pink
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Karen Schuster (Class of 2009), Indian River Photo Club Secretary, sent me marvelous photos from the Dune to Lagoon walk led by Dr. Jay Barnhart at Sebastian Inlet State Park on Saturday, 4/19/2014, including this picture of a gorgeous gall…
Nonpareils (plants) For Easter ?
You may be familiar with the yummy chocolate candies called nonpareils. Nonpareil plant is an alternative common name for snow squarestem (Melanthera nivea). Its scientific name also refers to its coloration: melanthera refers to its black anthers, and nivea means…
That Fungus is Galling!
Dr. Jay Barnhart, retired Miami Dade forensic pathologist and self-described mycophile, gave a marvelous talk for the Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory - Pelican Island Audubon Society volunteer group entitled, What is this Fungus Among Us? Class began with an impressive…
Enjoy the Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area 