TAXA TUESDAY 🌿 w/ the Florida Native Plant Society 🌿 Meet Woody Goldenrod! Chrysoma pauciflosculosa Woody Goldenrod Asteraceae Solidagininae (subtribe) Once lumped into the genus Solidago (Goldenrod), Chrysoma is now recognized as a monotypic genus (with a mouthful of a species epithet). It’s certainly distinct; each plant has a single woody trunk that divides into numerous lateral woody branches forming a 2-4ft mound. Each branch is densely topped with grayish evergreen leaves that have a lea

11 reactions | Kudos to our Staff of the Month Augie Rodenbeck! As Program Systems Manager, Augie deftly handles a large quantity of program information that keeps our registration going. They are thoughtful, creative, caring and a cool cucumber under pressure. Augie has a passion for equity, dignity and justice, as well as being a stellar office plant parent. Thank you Augie for sharing your gifts with the Urban Ecology Center! | Urban Ecology Center | Facebook

TERMINOLOGY TUESDAY 🌿 w/ the Florida Native Plant Society! There are two basic methods for managing invasive species by removal: mechanical removal and chemical removal. Mechanical removal involves digging, cutting, etc, to remove the plant. There are many methods, tools, and techniques for mechanical removal. We only go over a few in this video, and the most effective strategies can vary depending on the species you are targeting, so check the links below for more detailed information. Chemica