The word “Leafhoppers” is widely used for the species belonging to the Cicadellidae family that comprises of around 20000 listed species dispersed around the world. Adults in the family are squeezed, stretched out, and somewhat deltoid in shape. They can jump and fly off making short flights if disturbed. Their feeding on the leaves is … Read more
Pluchea camphorata (L.) DC. – Camphorweed Family – Asteraceae Stems: Leaves: Inflorescence: N/A Involucre: Ray flowers: Absent. Disk flowers: Flowering – August – October. Habitat – Pastures, bogs, woodlands, ditches, swamps, floodplains, disturbed sites. Origin – Native to North America. Other information – This attractive species can be found scattered throughout Alabama. The plant can … Read more
Eriogonum tomentosum Michx. – Dogtongue Wild Buckwheat Family – Polygonaceae Stems: Leaves: Whorl of cauline leaves. Abaxial leaf surface. Inflorescence: N/A Flowers: Flower, side view. Flowering – July – September. Habitat – Sandhills, savannahs. Origin – Native to North America. Other information – This showy species can be found in the most southern Alabama counties. … Read more
Packera anonyma (A.W. Wood) W.A. Weber & A. Love – Small’s Ragwort Family – Asteraceae Stems: Leaves: Inflorescence: Involucre: Ray flowers: Disk flowers: Flowering – April – June. Habitat – Meadows, hammocks, fields, pastures, disturbed sites, roadsides, railroads. Origin – Native to North America. Other information – This attractive and common species can be found … Read more
Stylisma humistrata (Walt.) Chapm. – Southern Dawnflower Family – Convolvulaceae Stems: Leaves: Inflorescence: N/A Flowers: Calyx. Fruit. Flowering – June – September. Habitat – Sandhills, dry hammocks, roadsides, waste ground. Origin – Native to North America. Other information – This species can be found scattered throughout much of Alabama. The plant can be identified by … Read more
Trifolium resupinatum L. – Reversed Clover, Persian Clover Family – Fabaceae Stems: Leaves: Stipule. Inflorescence: N/A Flowers: Calices. Fruits. Flowering – March – August. Habitat – Lawns, fields, waste ground, disturbed sites, roadsides, railroads. Origin – Native to Eurasia. Other information – This weedy but attractive species can be found scattered throughout Alabama. The plant … Read more
As legalization widens, more and more people are getting an interest in growing their own cannabis at home. Whilst it is not brain surgery, it does require some learning. Fortunately, there are now more and more stores popping up where you can get what you need along with some face to face advice on the … Read more
Symplocos tinctoria (L.) L’Her – Sweetleaf Family – Symplocaceae Stems: Leaves: Inflorescence: N/A Flowers: Flowering – February – June. Habitat – Upland and alluvial woods, stream margins, hammocks, wet flatwoods, bottoms, sandhills. Origin – Native to North America. Other information – This small tree can be found throughout Alabama and is common. The plant can … Read more
Have you ever stumbled upon a mysterious term like “Adams OG strain” while browsing the web and wondered what it could be? The world of cannabis is filled with a myriad of strains, each with its own unique characteristics and effects. As we dive into the realm of “Adams OG,” get ready to embark on … Read more
Polygonella fimbriata (Elliot) Horton – Sandhill Jointweed Family – Polygonaceae Stems: Leaves: Ocrea of leaf. Inflorescence: Flowers: Flowers close-up. Flowering – August – October. Habitat – Sandhills. Origin – Native to North America. Other information – This attractive and rare species has been reported from only one southern Alabama county. The plant is uncommon throughout … Read more