Extension botanist, UF/IFAS Extension &amp; associate collection manager, University of Florida Herbarium

Frank, Marc S.

The study of the origin, structure, development, growth, function, genetics, and reproduction of plants.

Botany

Plant Biology

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Herbarium

University of Florida Herbarium (FLAS)

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Caution - manage to prevent escape. May be recommended by IFAS. Will be reassessed in two years.

Predicted to be invasive and not recommended by IFAS. Will be reassessed every 10 years. In particular cases, this species may be considered for use under specific management practices that have been approved by the IFAS Invasive Plant Working Group.

Invasive and not recommended by IFAS. Will be reassessed every 10 years. Specified and limited uses may be considered by the IFAS Invasive Plants Working Group.

Invasive and not recommended by IFAS. Will be reassessed every 10 years. Specified and limited uses may be considered by the IFAS Invasive Plants Working Group

Low Risk for invasion, therefore Not considered a problem species at this time. May be recommended by IFAS. Reassessed every 10 years.

This species was evaluated with the Predictive Tool and received an intermediate score (1-6).  The Secondary Screening was implemented, but not enough information was available to reach a conclusion.

Not considered a problem species at this time. May be recommended by IFAS. Reassessed every 10 years.

Prohibited from use in Florida according to the Federal Noxious Weed List, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) 5B-64.011 Prohibited Aquatic Plants, or FDACS 5B-57.007 Noxious Weed List.

Marc S. Frank

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Publications

Plant and Pest Diagnosis and Identification Through DDIS

Spanish Moss, Ball Moss, and Lichens - Harmless Epiphytes

Biology and Management of Liverwort (Marchantia polymorpha) in Ornamental Crop Production

Joewood (Jacquinia keyensis): Identification and Uses

Cocoplum (Chrysobalanus icaco L.) Identification and Uses

Sea Lavender (Heliotropium gnaphalodes L.): Identification and Uses

Railroad Vine (Ipomoea pes-caprae): Identification and Uses

Stinging Nettles of Florida: Urtica

Stinging Nettles of Florida: Cnidoscolus

Request for Plant Information