Florida gopher tortoise day is April 10, 2020. Gopher tortoises (Gopherus polyphemus) are one of the oldest living species and have been around for more than 60 million years. They dig deep burrows for shelter that can be up to…
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Weeds of Wednesday: Tread-Softly
Stinging hairs cover the leaves, stems, flowers, and seed capsules of tread-softly (Cnidoscolus stimulosus). Also known as finger-rot, the hairs of this native plant contain irritating compounds that cause intense stinging and itching. A nasty rash of red pustules often…
