Spiderworts are Very Interesting and Beautiful Plants tells readers some basic facts about the spiderworts and Ohio spiderwort specifically. It then discusses edible and medicinal uses for this plant.
American Pokeweed is Highly Toxic but Incredibly Useful introduces readers to the American pokeweed plant and berries. It explains which parts are toxic and symptoms of toxicity, and then also explains many uses for the plant.
The Beach has Lots of Beautiful Plant Life, Too! reminds readers that not only is there cool wildlife at the beach, but there’s cool plants, too. It introduces the reader to the beautiful ivy leafed morning glory and some of it’s characteristics.
Finger Rot Has an Awful Name, but is Useful and Attractive discusses finger rot plants, also known as stinging nettle, bull nettle, or tread-softly. It explains the name and a number of uses for this plant.
Blackjack is a Pretty Cool Plant and Very Useful explains why the author likes having this “weed” among the plants in her yard. It discusses the wildlife that it attracts and the uses that people have had for it over the years.
Yet Another Useful and Beautiful Find From Henry Beck Park describes the beautiful buttonbush and it’s incredible flowers. It also tells readers about all the uses for buttonbush by both humans and wildlife.
Florida Coastal Indigo is a Fascinating Favorite for Many Reasons explains why this Florida native is one of the author’s favorites, and then explains some of the unique aspects of this beautiful plant.
World Nature Conservation Day is Important for Our Environment explains the reasons for celebrating this day and why conservation is so important.
The Beautiful Florida State Flower is the Tickseed introduces one type of tickseed flower, Leavenworth’s tickseed, that is found only in Florida. It explains the tickseed’s family connections, habitat, and it’s use as an ornamental flower.
Turkey Tangle: Beautiful Ground Cover or Invasive Weed? tells the story of this pretty little plant as a native wildflower, ornamental ground cover, and invasive weed. Which do you think?
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