Héctor E. Pérez

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Native Wildflowers—Coreopsis lanceolata L.

Jeffrey G. Norcini

Common Native Wildflowers of North Florida

Jeffrey G. Norcini

Native Wildflowers on Roadsides of Central and South Florida

Jeffrey G. Norcini

This is a brochure describing several of Florida's common wildflower species. The brochure lists common names of many wildflower species, along with their flowering statistics and probable habitats. Images of the species and maps of their ranges are also included. 

Seed Production of Goldenmane Coreopsis

Jeffrey G. Norcini
Otros contactos: Héctor E. Pérez

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s). Published by Plant Systems

Native Plants: An Overview

Jeffrey G. Norcini

Establishment of Leavenworth's Tickseed (Coreopsis leavenworthii) on Roadside Right-of-Ways

Jeffrey G. Norcini, Anne L. Frances, and Carrie Reinhardt Adams

A Beginner’s Guide to Producing and Saving Open-Pollinated Seeds for North Florida Farmers and Gardeners

Tere Davidson, Melissa DeSa, and Héctor E. Pérez

Seed saving is the art and practice of preserving and sharing seeds from desired open-pollinated plants. Saving seeds has many benefits and motivations that may include improving the adaptability of a crop to a region or microclimate, preserving cultural traditions and foods, growing for nutrient density and flavor preferences, saving on the cost of seed purchases, and connecting to local communities through seed sharing. For example, you may start saving seeds to preserve a beloved heirloom variety with flavors that remind you of home or to improve on a crop that performed particularly well. Saving your own seeds can save money, as one good growing season can produce many years' worth of seeds. This publication is for farmers and gardeners interested in producing, using, or donating seeds from open-pollinated plants. It recommends practices to produce, harvest, and store seeds from annual vegetable, fruit, and herb crops. This guidance is not intended for commercial purposes.

Keeping the Ghost Orchid Part of Florida’s Heritage: Challenges to Survival and Promises of Restoration

Adam R. Herdman, Raelene M. Crandall, Kelsey Sonnen, Lawrence W. Zettler, Michael E. Kane, Héctor E. Pérez, yCarrie Reinhardt Adams

The ghost orchid (Dendrophylax lindenii, Bentham ex Rolfe, Orchidaceae) is a rare, leafless epiphytic orchid native to southwestern Florida and Cuba. In Florida, populations have declined significantly due to the compounding effects of habitat fragmentation, poaching, and shifting climate. These threats have altered the hydrology and ecological integrity of critical swamp habitats, further limiting the already restricted range of the species. In response, scientists and land managers have intensified efforts to study and conserve the remaining wild populations, while also developing propagation and reintroduction strategies. A more inclusive and comprehensive approach is needed—one that integrates in situ and ex situ conservation, improves habitat resilience, and ensures that less charismatic native orchids are not overlooked in ongoing conservation efforts.