Air potato. Planting air potatoes is against the law in Florida; that's how quickly they can grow and spread. Massive systems of vines can spread up to 70 feet, fruiting with the potato-like ...

Q: I have this air plant that popped up in my Florida holly.It seems to have started in the Spanish moss. Any thoughts on what this plant is? It currently has a large shoot that's headed to the ...

Agriculture experts in Florida are enlisting the state’s residents in a war against an invasive species, and are recruiting people to something called the “air potato patrol.” ...

There are more than 500 species of air plants to choose from. Notable species include the well-known Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides), which is often found hanging from large trees in tropical ...

These types of misclassifications create confusion around species’ identities, delaying conservation actions and leaving many rare plants without legal protections. READ MORE: A major Florida ...

There are more than 550 species of air plants, so named because they take nourishment from the air and don't need soil to grow. Posted December 19, 2024. Tom Atwell. 3 min read . Font size + ...

Non-native invasive plants now impact approximately 1.5 million acres of Florida, and the state spends $45 million annually on managing invasive species on conservation areas alone.

There are more than 550 species of air plants, so named because they take nourishment from the air and don't need soil to grow. Posted December 19, 2024. Tom Atwell. 3 min read . Font size + ...