Tradescantia ohiensis Raf. – Spiderwort Family – Commelinaceae Stems: N/A Leaves: N/A Inflorescence: N/A Flowers: Stamens, close-up. Flowering – April – July. Habitat – Roadsides, dry woods, waste places, disturbed sites. Origin – Native to North America. Other information – This common species can be found throughout Alabama and is probably in every county. The … Read more
Selecting a grow tent is not a difficult assignment since there are a few manufactures in the market that offer quality products and the majority of these manufacturers are already in the growing industry, making material and equipment for gardening and allied industries. However, a majority of them came into the business since they were … Read more
Kalmia latifolia L. – Mountain Laurel Family – Ericaceae Stems: Leaves: Inflorescence: Flowers: Calyx. Flowering – March – June. Habitat – Bluffs, creeks, swamps, rocky or sandy woods. Also cultivated. Origin – Native to North America. Other information – This striking shrub can be found throughout Alabama but is most common in the mountain areas. … Read more
Phlox carolina L. – Carolina Phlox Family – Polemoniaceae Stems: Leaves: Adaxial surface of leaf. Abaxial surface of leaf. Inflorescence: N/A Flowers: Calyx. Flowering – May – July. Habitat – Deciduous woods, savannahs, thickets, roadsides. Origin – Native to North America. Other information – This attractive species can be found scattered throughout much of Alabama. … Read more
Introduction: The Enchanting Aroma of Chilled Cherries Imagine a world where relaxation and euphoria intertwine, where the sweet aroma of ripe cherries fills the air, and a sense of calm washes over you like a gentle summer breeze. Welcome to the realm of Chilled Cherries, a strain that promises a symphony of flavor and a … Read more
Aeschynomene indica L. – Southern Joint Vetch Family – Fabaceae Stems: Leaves: Stipule of leaf. Inflorescence: Flowers: Calyx. Developing fruit. Flowering – July – November. Habitat – Ditches, marshes, disturbed wet areas, lake and pond margins. Origin – Native to North America. Also found in tropical and subtropical areas of the Old and New World. … Read more
Magnolia tripetala (L.) L. – Umbrella Magnolia Family – Magnoliaceae Stems: Leaves: Adaxial leaf surface. Abaxial leaf surface. Inflorescence: N/A Flowers: Flowering – April – June. Habitat – Wooded ravines, wooded slopes. Origin – Native to North America. Other information – This attractive small tree can be found mainly in east-central Alabama. The plant can … Read more
Andropogon glomeratus (Walt.) Britton – Broomsedge, Bushy Bluestem Family – Poaceae Stems: Node. Leaves: Base of plant… …front view showing bulbous nature. Ligule. Inflorescence: Infructescence. Flowers: Fruit, close-up. Flowering – August – November. Habitat – Roadsides, fields, open woods, bogs, savannahs. Origin – Native to North America. Other information – This species can be found … Read more
Spider mites belong to the Acari family called as Tetranychidae which includes more than 1200 listed species that usually live on the undersides of leaves to make protective silk webbing and causes severe damages by piercing their stylus to suck sap from leaves and tender shoots of many plants including cannabis. Spider mites are not classified into insects’ category but as … Read more
Solidago curtisii T. & G. – Curtis’ Goldenrod Family – Asteraceae Stems: Lower stem. Upper stem. Leaves: Inflorescence: Involucre: N/A Ray flowers: Disk flowers: N/A Flowering – August – October. Habitat – Rich woodlands, road banks. Origin – Native to North America. Other information – This attractive species can be found in just a handful … Read more