Ranunculus pusillus Poiret – Small Buttercup Family – Ranunculaceae Stems: Base of plant. Leaves: Inflorescence: Flowers: Flowering – March – June. Habitat – Marshes, ditches. Origin – Native to North America. Other information – This small but distinctive marsh species can be found scattered throughout Alabama and is probably more common than is reported. The … Read more
Cannabis can be reproduced asexually or sexually. Asexual propagation is what is known as “taking cuttings” or “cloning”. Many growers take advantage of this awesome process known as cloning. Simply stated, the cloning process is when growth shoots or branches are removed from chosen donor plants and induced to form roots in a separate grow … Read more
Solidago rugosa Ait. – Rough-leaved Goldenrod Family – Asteraceae Stems: Base of plant with rhizome. Lower stem. Upper stem. Leaves: Inflorescence: N/A Involucre: Flowers: Flowering – September – November. Habitat – Low woods, meadows, old fields, pine woods. Origin – Native to North America. Other information – This goldenrod can be found scattered throughout much … Read more
Pityopsis graminifolia (Michx.) Nutt. – Narrowleaf Silkgrass Family – Asteraceae Stems: Lower stem. Leaves: Basal leaves. Portion of leaf blade. Inflorescence: N/A Involucre: Flowers: Flowering – June – November. Habitat – Sandy woods, sandhills, scrub, pine woods, old fields, roadsides. Origin – Native to North America. Other information – This species can be found scattered … Read more
Kosteletzkya virginica (L.) C. Presl ex A. Gray – Virginia Saltmarsh Mallow Family – Malvaceae Stems: Leaves: N/A Inflorescence: N/A Flowers: Calyx. Fruit. Flowering – May – October. Habitat – Brackish marshes, freshwater marshes. Origin – Native to North America. Other information – This attractive and highly variable species can be found in just two … Read more
Smilax pumila Walt. – Sarsparilla Vine Family – Smilacaceae Stems: Leaves: Abaxial leaf surface. Inflorescence: N/A Flowers: Flowering – October – December. Habitat – Sandy woods, maritime forets. Origin – Native to North America. Other information – This species can be found mainly in the southern half of Alabama. The plant can be identified by … Read more
Introduction: A Glimpse into the Luminous Realm In the world of light, there exists a unit of measure that holds the key to unlocking the mysteries of brightness. Enter lumens – the magical quantity that quantifies the brilliance of illumination. But here’s the intrigue: just how radiant is a staggering 40,000 lumens? Prepare to journey … Read more
Drosera brevifolia Pursh – Short-leaved Sundew Family – Droseraceae Stems: N/A Leaves: Basal rosette. Inflorescence: N/A Flowers: Flowering – April – May. Habitat – Savannahs, moist pine-flatwoods, sandy roadside ditches, low fields. Origin – Native to North America. Other information – This carnivorous little species can be found mainly in the southern half of Alabama. … Read more
Amphicarpa bracteata (L.) Fern. – Hog Peanut Family – Fabaceae Stems: Leaves: N/A Inflorescence: N/A Flowers: Calyx. White flowers. Flowering – July – September. Habitat – Dry to moist woods, thickets. Origin – Native to North America. Other information – This vining species can be found scattered throughout Alabama. The plant can be identified by … Read more
Introduction: Shedding Light on LED and Power Strip Compatibility In the age of innovation, where LED lights transform our spaces into realms of brilliance, questions about their compatibility with power strips dance in our minds. Can these modern marvels harmoniously coexist with the trusted workhorse of electrical convenience, the power strip? Let’s embark on an … Read more