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Air Potato (Dioscorea bulbifera)

Air potato is an invasive plant species in Florida that should be removed from public and private properties to help protect the state's natural areas. It can quickly engulf native vegetation in natural areas, climbing high into mature tree canopies. It produces large numbers of bulbils (aerial tubers), which facilitate its spread and make it extremely difficult to eliminate because new plants sprout from even very small bulbils. It invades a variety of habitats including pinelands and hammocks of natural areas.

Brazilian Pepper-Tree

Carrotwood

Chinese Tallow

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Melaleuca Management

Old World Climbing Fern

Syngonium (arrowhead vine)

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Natural Area Weeds: Distinguishing Native and Non-Native "Boston Ferns" and "Sword Ferns" (Nephrolepis spp.)

Kenneth A. Langeland and Stephen F. Enloe

Mile-A-Minute (Mikania micrantha): A New Weed in South Florida

Brent Sellers and Stephen Enloe

Biology, Control and Invasive Potential of Giant Reed (Arundo donax L.) in Florida

Patrick J. Minogue andSeth Wright

A UF/IFAS numbered Management. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Invasive Species

The UF/IFAS Assessment of Nonnative Plants in Florida's Natural Areas: History, Purpose, and Use

Deah Lieurance and S. Luke Flory

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. Published by Integrated Pest Management

Identification and Control of Coral Ardisia (Ardisia crenata): A Potentially Toxic Plant

B. A. Sellers, S. F. Enloe, Patrick Minogue, and J. Walter

A UF/IFAS numbered Management. Published by Integrated Pest Management

Wildland Weeds: Paper Mulberry, Broussonetia papyrifera

Eric C. Morgan, William A. Overholt, William A. Overholt, andBrent Sellers
Other Contacts: Stephen F. Enloe

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. This document discusses the invasive plant species, paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera), detailing its historical significance, ecological impact, and current distribution. Originally used for paper production in ancient China, paper mulberry has become a widespread invasive species, disrupting natural vegetation across various regions, including Florida. The article highlights its ability to colonize disturbed areas, spread through fruits and root systems, and form dense thickets. It also provides identification features and recommendations for managing its spread. The document is part of the UF/IFAS Extension series on invasive plants. Publication date: March 2004.

Biology and Control of Japanese Climbing Fern (Lygodium japonicum)

Patrick J. Minogue, Stella Jones, Kimberly K. Bohn, andElsa D. Chevasco

A UF/IFAS numbered Management.

Integrated Management of Invasive Plants in Natural Areas of Florida

Stephen F. Enloe, Ken Langeland, Jason Ferrell, Brent Sellers, and Greg MacDonald

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Management. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Help Protect Florida's Natural Areas from Invasive Plants

S. F. Enloe and K. A. Langeland

The article emphasizes the importance of recognizing and removing invasive plants from private properties to prevent their spread. It advocates for using native plants in landscaping and seeks collaboration among property owners, land managers, and officials to protect Florida's ecosystems. Sharing information and raising awareness are key to effective conservation efforts.