Enjoy the Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area
440 acres adjacent to the Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, University of Florida/IFAS
On return path of the Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area, a real Florida holly, dahoon holly (Ilex cassine) is full of showy red berries. Unlike some of the well-know "northern" hollies, which have glossy leaves with very visible spines, dahoon holly…
Common names can be confusing. Because it fits so well, this plant - Lyonia fruticosa - is commonly called rusty lyonia. But, in the Bible of Florida plant ID, the Guide to the Vascular Plants of Florida, Dr. Richard Wunderlin…
The pink peppercorns that adorn (often high-priced) wreaths during this time of year and are sold as a culinary spice are the fruits of the pernicious invasive pest plant, Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolious). They are not Florida holly berries.…
Enjoy the Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area 