It is not unusual for those with limited knowledge of biological taxonomy to wonder at the fact that the naming and classification of living things is not yet settled science. How can it be that ...

#1 This tree in Florida shows symptoms of huanglongbing (HLB) disease, including a thinning canopy and fruits that fall easily. HLB has devastated the citrus industry in Florida, and poses a threat to ...

Ethnopharmacological relevance: Murrayae Folium et Cacumen (MFC) is a plant considered to be a traditional Chinese medicine with culinary value as well. The dry leaves and twigs of Murraya paniculata ...

Florida citrus growers have more than enough to deal with when it comes to pest and disease pressure. Add another potential worry to the pile with arrival of the lime swallowtail. The invasive ...

Clumps of ripe Pigeon Berries hang like holiday ornaments. (Photo by Gail Karlsson) Red berries on evergreen holly trees are classic symbols of hope and joy in snowy climates. In the Virgin Islands, ...

Though COVID is still around, people are starting to travel. We seem to be feeling safer having been vaccinated and knowing medical treatments are now available. If you’re still not ready for a long ...

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